Change Management Lead

Hormel Foods•Austin, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Change Management Lead, you will play a critical role in driving organizational transformation and ensuring the successful implementation of highly complex change initiatives at Hormel Foods. Your expertise in change management will be instrumental in minimizing resistance and maximizing team member adoption of new processes, systems, and cultural shifts. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute change management strategies that support the achievement of strategic business transformation. This position will report to the Corporate Manager of Change Management at the corporate headquarters in Austin, Minnesota. This position is a high-level individual contributor. The role is based out of our Global Headquarters in Austin, MN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, psychology or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management or organizational development.
Proven track record of leading successful change management initiatives within large organizations.
Experience in various change methodologies, such as ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, McKinsey 7-S, Bridges Transition Model, and Kubler-Ross.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple change projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to be a thinker and doer; ability to create, analyze and strategize while also implementing and managing projects and programs.
Executive presence and experience in influencing and gaining commitment from senior leadership and other key stakeholders to the actions that will advance their goals.
Skilled change agent with ability to create transformational change, lead change and gain buy-in from others, and knowledgeable change sustainer.
Proven ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
Change Management Certification is highly desirable such as Prosci (preferred), CCMP, or CPCM.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Change Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Implement tools and processes to enhance the organization’s change management capabilities.
Consultation and Leadership: Lead and provide consultation in change management to senior leaders, HR business partners, and cross-functional teams to build enterprise-wide capability to include coaching and advising key stakeholders on effective change leadership strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders, assess their needs, and develop engagement plans to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives.
Change Communication: Create and execute communication plans that inform, engage, and empower team members throughout the change process.
Organizational Development: Diagnose, design and implement organizational development solutions that drive organizational change providing a high-quality employee experience that attracts, develops, and retains exemplary talent.
Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to equip team members with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt to new changes.
Resistance Management: Identify sources of resistance to change and develop strategies to mitigate resistance effectively.
Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and adoption of change initiatives.
Change Readiness Assessment: Conduct assessments to determine the organization's readiness for change and develop action plans to address gaps.
Change Saturation: Effectively prioritize and sequence change initiatives for impacted audiences to provide a seamless experience to team members and leaders providing insight to the strategic vision and impact to their daily role.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine change management processes to ensure they remain effective and relevant.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, project managers, and leadership to ensure seamless integration of change management efforts into project plans.