Associate Director, Change Lead for Enterprise Architecture (CTO) (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

388d • $122,800 - $193,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Change Lead for Enterprise Architecture at Merck Sharp & Dohme will be responsible for managing change initiatives within the Chief Technology Organization (CTO), specifically focusing on the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function. This role involves creating and executing change management strategies, utilizing the Prosci ADKAR methodology, and developing communication materials to support these changes. The position requires collaboration with global teams and aims to enhance the effectiveness of change management processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Proven experience in leading and managing significant change initiatives, including creating the deliverables personally.
• Experience in working with globally distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent active listening skills and high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Enthusiasm and curiosity about applying GenAI to the tasks related to change management and communications.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in one or more change management methodologies (ex: ADKAR).
• Experience with or understanding of Enterprise Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a global team of change management experts to cover the full portfolio of CTO changes.
• Focus on the change needs of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function.
• Accountable to the AVP of EA to envision, document and lead the execution of a change management strategy for EA encompassing all initiatives within scope of EA.
• Lead the design, development, delivery, and management of communications for EA team aligned with change goals.
• Create actionable change management deliverables for EA initiatives using Prosci ADKAR methodology.
• Collaborate with other key areas across the company to align on EA strategy and coordinate activities as necessary.
• Advocate for the use of GenAI in the creation of change deliverables and upskill a broader set of EA employees on change.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree