Leadership Development: Operations and Change Management Lead

EY; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations and Change Management Lead to enhance its leadership development initiatives. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement innovative strategies that foster leadership growth. You will oversee project execution, manage resources, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation, making it an excellent opportunity for those eager to shape the future of leadership in a global context.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Vacation Policies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with 5+ in leadership development.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and create strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leadership development projects ensuring scope and budget are met.
• Lead change management efforts and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership Development

Project Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Team Motivation

Data Visualization

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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At EY, we’re committed to shaping your future with confidence. We support your success in a globally connected, diverse environment and help you build a meaningful career. Join EY to help create a better working world.

Leadership Development at EY is crucial for cultivating visionary leaders who can meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our team integrates various initiatives like assessments, coaching, and mentoring to foster EY’s leadership culture and achieve business goals.

The opportunity

As the Leadership Development: Operations and Change Management Lead, you will collaborate with stakeholders including Leadership Development Leads, EY Global, and business leaders to develop and execute program and project management strategies, ensure consistent messaging, and lead change initiatives to promote adoption of leadership programs.

You will also support Leadership Development Team Leads in establishing EY’s leadership philosophy and deploying innovative leadership solutions that evolve over time.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of leadership development projects, ensuring they meet scope, time, and budget requirements.
• Support development of materials and project delivery in collaboration with team leads.
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder communication, training, and support.
• Ensure programs are adaptable and effectively implemented within timelines.
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and align goals.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish metrics for program and project success, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage resources effectively, including team assignments, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed.
• Support the development of a common leadership language and aligned learning initiatives.
• Ensure leadership development aligns with organizational goals and employee aspirations.
• Collaborate across teams to analyze and improve leadership initiatives.
• Lead and develop the Leadership Development operations team and team members.
• Coordinate with Learning & Development operations.
• Due to global interactions, some work outside standard hours may be required, including travel.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Ability to build relationships and understand leadership development needs.
• Experience in strategic recommendations and problem solving.
• Proactive problem anticipation and analysis skills.
• Decision-making based on firm and business objectives.
• Creative thinking for strategy development and resource leverage.
• Effective project and change management techniques.
• Leadership skills, adaptability, and team motivation.
• People management with a focus on culture and values.
• Capability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of leadership and talent development strategies.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Teams.
• Strong storytelling and data visualization skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Over 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 in leadership development.
• Proven success in creating and executing leadership strategies with measurable results.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

What We Offer You

We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible, inclusive environment. The salary range is $134,200 to $258,300 nationally, with higher ranges in certain regions. Our benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible vacation policies.

Join our hybrid work model, with most roles working in person 40-60% of the time. We support your well-being through various leave options.

Ready to shape your future? Apply today.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, additional information is available.

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