Job Description

Change Manager & Personal Assistant to the CIO (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Belgrade, Serbia

SpotLIGHT of the job

Are you a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable professional?

You can be a great fit for our Change Manager with dual focus as a Personal Assistant to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

This unique role combines involvement in driving organizational change initiatives across the IT function and high-level executive support.

• Thomas Wenninger, CIO – VP IT

"This role is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of our CIT strategy—driving change, supporting leadership, and shaping how we deliver value through IT. It’s dynamic, visible, and full of impact."

Responsibilities

Change Management – Driving Transformation with Purpose

• Lead with Impact: Design and run interactive workshops and training experiences that empower teams to embrace change confidently.
• Align for Success: Ensure every change initiative is laser-focused on delivering real business value and strategic alignment.
• Team Up with Tech: Partner with IT leaders and agile project teams to co-create and roll out forward-thinking change strategies.
• Communicate Like a Pro: Craft compelling communication plans that keep everyone informed, inspired, and engaged throughout the change journey.
• Track What Matters: Monitor adoption trends, listen to feedback, and tackle resistance early—turning insights into action.

Executive Support to the CIO – Reimagined for the Next-Gen

• Be the CIO’s Right Hand – Act as the go-to person for internal teams and external partners – you're the first impression and the trusted gatekeeper.
• Drive Strategic Momentum – Help shape the future of tech by supporting strategic planning, tracking key projects, and ensuring smooth communication across the board.
• Master the Art of Time – Own the CIO’s calendar like a pro—juggling meetings, travel, and priorities to keep everything running like clockwork.
• Orchestrate High-Impact Moments – Plan and prep for meetings, presentations, and reports that influence big decisions and drive innovation.
• Guard the Vault – Handle sensitive information with integrity, professionalism, and a deep respect for confidentiality.

Skills & Experience

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.

Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Communications, or related field
• Time Management: Expert at juggling calendars, meetings, and deadlines with precision.
• Communication Pro: Clear, professional, and friendly in all forms of communication—email, phone, and in-person.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Teams, MS Planner, Staffbase, Power BI).
• Discretion & Trustworthiness: Handles sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced environments and adjusts quickly to shifting priorities.
• Relationship Builder: Builds rapport across teams and levels, acting as a key liaison.

Preferred Skills

• Fluency in English is essential.
• Certification in Change Management is a plus.
• Experience in IT or digital transformation environments.
• Understanding of change management principles (e.g., SCARF, ADKAR, Kotter).
• Familiarity with project management tools.

What we offer

• Successful, international group with family DNA
• Healthy work-life balance
• The chance to work closely with executive leadership on impactful initiatives
• Team building activities
• Numerous opportunities for further development in an innovative and empowering company

What matters to us

We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability.

As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Milos Mladenovic

milos.mladenovic@zumtobelgroup.com

Who we are

At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel.

Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives.

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