Change Manager - Strategic Portfolio (12 Month FTC)

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Changer Manager – Strategic Portfolio, you’ll be part of the Strategy team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Director of Strategic Portfolio. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Strategic Portfolio – Change Manager plays a critical role in ensuring our most important strategic initiatives land effectively across the business. Sitting at the heart of the Strategic Portfolio team, this role is responsible for shaping, planning and delivering clear, joined‑up change and communications approaches across a complex, multi‑year portfolio of transformation.

Working closely with programme and project leads, functional teams and senior sponsors, the role ensures that people, process and ways‑of‑working impacts are understood, planned for and addressed — and that stakeholders at all levels have the clarity, context and confidence they need as change is delivered. This includes translating strategy and delivery plans into coherent change journeys, aligning messaging across initiatives, and supporting leaders to role‑model and embed change.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can operate across strategy and execution: comfortable working with ambiguity, able to cut through complexity, and focused on practical adoption and measurable outcomes rather than activity for activity’s sake.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Change Manager – Strategic Portfolio, you will be responsible for:

• Leading change management for strategic initiatives, particularly digital marketing programmes impacting people, process and technology.
• Applying structured change methodologies and tools to support large-scale organisational transformation.
• Developing and delivering clear communication and engagement plans, influencing stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption.
• Managing change in ambiguous environments, identifying risks, solving problems and ensuring effective planning and delivery.
• Partnering across the business to embed change, leveraging strong commercial awareness, project lifecycle knowledge and collaborative ways of working.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience communicating effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Experienced in conflict resolution, acting as a mediator to navigate challenges and drive outcomes in the best interests of the business.
• Proven subject matter expert, leading cross-functional networks to deliver aligned project outcomes.
• Strong critical thinking skills, able to analyse project information and identify key risks and issues.
• Skilled in managing differing stakeholder perspectives, driving alignment and resolution to maintain project health.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Friday 1st of May 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.