Change Enablement Partner(Associate Director)

Takeda•Boston, MA

2d•$154,400 - $242,550•Onsite

About The Position

As a strategic Change Enablement Leader, the role is centered around enabling and driving transformation at a higher level within the organization. This position involves influencing and leading change management for product developments, services, release management planning, and deployments. The role operates as an internal service provider for the realization of product roadmaps, serving as a senior point of escalation for change enablement and acting as the executive relationship manager for key strategic partners. It provides strategic partnership and executive leadership support on change enablement for the function and programs led by the function, driving and supporting engagement to align different stakeholders with the organization’s vision and goals during change, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Requirements

Appropriate Bachelor’s in related specialization area (e.g. Communications, I/O Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources) is essential.
10+ years of experience in an area of Communications or Organizational Change Management.
Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner.
Analytical Skills – ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make appropriate decisions.
Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, change networks.
Experience in change management for Digital/Technology products.
Experience in business partnering providing a support service internally to business stakeholders.
Ability to lead change in a cross-functional organization.
Ability to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and to build strong relationships with key local and global stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Solid knowledge on data, digital, and technology topics and a quick learner.
Open to new ways of working and applying new methodologies.
Flexibility to travel to countries/regions where necessary.

Responsibilities

Create and implement tailored change strategies for all activities and assigned projects to the highest standard, leveraging dynamic assets, media and AI supported deliverables.
Provide guidance on best practice as required to junior team members and members assigned to programs in the function.
Maintain and deliver against our best-in-class change strategy.
Identify and implement improvements to change process, practices and tools.
Seek and maintain productive business relationships across DD&T and Takeda and with outside partners to create an ongoing flow of relevant, interesting, and timely communication on digital topics.
Maintain existing and activate new communications channels that highlight Takeda digital opportunities, accomplishments, and strategy.
Remain current on digital and emerging technologies and trends.
Conduct stakeholder impact analysis, assess change readiness, and develop change plans that drive successful adoption.
Identify and manage change champions to drive adoption.
Identify and engage key stakeholders, ensuring their support and addressing their concerns throughout the transformation process.
Ensure that the leadership team is aligned and committed to the change goals and supports the change initiatives.
Establish mechanisms to collect feedback from stakeholders and adjust strategies based on this feedback.
Develop change management processes and tools to support the adoption of the changes required by DD&T projects or initiatives.
Oversee delivery of best-in-class change management & communication strategies.
Champion and drive change management within the organization and related projects.
Create and implement tailored change management strategies and plans that maximize buy in, adoption, trust and minimize resistance.
Manage communications and training analysts to deliver on change management plans.
Ensure both in communication and training the use of emerging and innovative technologies and methodologies.
Track the progress of change enablement initiatives, using metrics and feedback to measure success and make necessary adjustments.