Sr. Manager, Change Management

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr. Manager of Change Management to lead transformative initiatives. This pivotal role involves crafting strategies to optimize change, ensuring smooth transitions, and minimizing resistance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership, designing effective communication and training programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in change management principles and methodologies, with a proven track record of success in complex organizations. Join a high-performing team and make a significant impact in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in change management within complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute change management strategies for new tools and processes.
• Design training programs for employees to adapt to organizational changes.
• Analyze stakeholder groups and create tailored communication plans.

Skills

Change Management

Organizational Behavior

Project Management

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration

Degree in Organizational Psychology

Degree in Change Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title Sr. Manager, Change Management Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Sr. Manager, Change Management to lead and drive organizational change initiatives within our company. This position will play a crucial role in creating and implementing strategies to optimize the success of change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions, and minimizing resistance to change. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, and executive leadership to design and implement strategies and plans. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our employees at all levels are prepared for and can sustain continuous change. Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Â

• Change Management Strategy : Crafts and executes comprehensive change management strategies and plans for successful adoption of new tools, processes, and quality standards.Â

• Change Management Mentorship : Provide guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders in effectively managing change processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, communications, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of change initiatives. Coach field leaders on adoption tactics.Â

• Communication & Engagement : Analyze stakeholder groups and create tailored communication plans to effectively communicate the rationale, benefits, and impacts of change to each group. Develop and coordinate communication artifacts.Â

• Training Design & Planning : Design project-specific training programs that equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to organizational transformation successfully. Coordinate with HR, Operational Training, Service Delivery Capability, and Ops Support teams to fit into broader training roadmaps and ensure integration with business-as-usual training events (e.g., new hire onboarding).Â

• Training Development & Coordination : Develop project-specific curriculums, training development plans, and training artifacts, with support from Service Delivery Capability, Operational Training, and/or other Change Management team members. Develop and execute training implementation plans.ÂÂ

• Change Readiness and Adoption : Work with the broader change team to assess the organization's readiness for change and develop plans to build change readiness across all levels of the organization. Monitor and measure the adoption and utilization of new processes, systems, or practices, and implement corrective actions when needed. Ensure communication and training effectiveness by defining â˜what good looks likeâ and establishing clear feedback loops, analyzing results and modifying change strategies and plans as-needed.Â

• Change Management Tools and Methodologies : Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in change management methodologies and tools. Identify and help implement appropriate change management tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Â

Qualifications and Skills: Â

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Change Management, or a related field.Â

• Proven track record of at least 4 years of experience in change management, including leading and driving change initiatives within complex organizations. Management consulting experience preferred.Â

• Strong understanding of organizational behavior, motivation and change management principles, methodologies, and tools.Â

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align change initiatives with the organization's vision and goals.Â

• Hands-on âœdo-erâ with a bias for action; can strategize creative ideas, build a thorough plan, and execute with precision.Â

• Highly motivated individual who takes initiative and thrives in a high-performing team environment.ÂÂ

• Creative problem-solving skillsÂ

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.Â

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.Â

• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.Â

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.Â

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional proficiency in PowerPoint and the ability to create executive-quality presentations.Â

• Experience in project management and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.Â

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâs experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $136,000.00 - $160,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ÂDiscrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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