BAM is the largest construction company in the Netherlands. The company’s motto of “Building a sustainable tomorrow” emphasizes its ambitious, green goals. Positioning the people agenda is a prominent focus for the successful implementation of this strategy. As the right hand of the CHRO, the People Strategy & Transformation Lead is the driving force behind the continued development and implementation of the strategy.
Royal BAM Group designs, builds, and maintains sustainable buildings, homes, and infrastructure for clients in the public and private sectors. The listed company has been doing this since 1869, the year in which entrepreneur Adam van der Wal opened a carpentry shop in South Holland. In 1927, the family business was converted into the Bataafsche Aanneming Maatschappij van Bouw- en Betonwerken (a construction and concrete works), soon abbreviated to BAM. The market-leading company celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1994, when it received the 'Royal' designation. With a turnover of more than six billion euros and 13,000 employees, today, BAM is not only a leading player in the Netherlands, but also serves the markets in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Belgium.
Requirements*
At least 5 years of experience
In strategy consulting
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to get things done
Proficient in navigating a complex stakeholder field
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As a market leader, we are best positioned to make a sustainable impact on the built environment. At the same time, that status also means that we have to solve the most difficult puzzles. As the People Strategy & Transformation Lead, you will be involved in many of these puzzles. The role has exposure to the Executive Comittee and the entire organization.
Sabine van Hooijdonk-Verboom CHRO
Vacancy
BAM is going through a transformative period. Strengthening the positioning of the people topic is an important item on the strategic agenda. This agenda is fully supported by the Executive Committee and affects the entire organization. The past year was foundational, with important steps already taken. It is up to the People Strategy & Transformation Lead to effectively embed the strategy in the organization.
The People Strategy & Transformation Lead will be involved in various initiatives, including further professionalizing the data and analytics domain, rolling out strategic workforce planning, and better attracting scarce talent to realize green projects.
Each initiative involves different teams, divisions, and business units that the People Strategy & Transformation Lead works with. It requires energy to ensure that a project effectively lands in the organization. Using her/his persuasive communication skills and strong ability to get things done, the People Strategy & Transformation Lead ensures that every initiative is adequately followed up and implemented. These ingredients will help make the ambitious people roadmap come to life.
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