Senior Change Practitioner

Johnsonville • Sheboygan Falls, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Members of the project & change management team partner with others throughout the business to effectively and efficiently execute key projects and implement changes within the organization. Members of this team bring the organization and leadership skills needed to successfully move projects forward and ensure appropriate audiences are aware, involved and equipped to implement changes.Position OverviewThe successful candidate will play a key role by leading the creation and implementation of change management strategies and plans and collaborating with project owners, project managers and sponsors to maximize member adoption, usage and minimize resistance to deliver our strategic initiatives and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5-7 years of experience as a Change Practitioner, or similar position, accountable for ensuring program and project objectives are met through expected member adoption and utilization
• Prosci Change Practitioner Certification required
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools required
• Demonstrated ability to lead major change management efforts
• Ability to lead multiple change management projects in parallel
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to think strategically and align plans to company strategy and priorities
• Demonstrated record of strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders, functional and cross-functional teams to drive for superlative performance
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships, influence and instill confidence and trust
• A willingness and desire to mentor and develop others
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Prosci framework to create a strategy to support member adoption; leveraging change management processes and tools
• Collaborate with project teams to identify impacted groups and level of impact; then develop change strategies and plans needed to implement the change
• Partner with project managers to integrate change management activities into project plans
• Support the communications team through the design, development, and delivery of communications
• Lead change management and risk assessment survey development, distribution, and analysis to understand barriers; collaborate with project leaders to create and implement plans to overcome barriers
• Support and engage business owners, project managers and sponsors to ensure projects are taking actions to realize member adoption and utilization
• Define and measure adoption metrics to evaluate and ensure member readiness
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and communications at all levels of the organization
• Identify, analyze, and prepare risk mitigation tactics
• Develop and implement standard change management processes and tools
• Mentor members supporting change management processes to further develop capabilities
• Educate leaders, coaches and members on change management, its importance in project success and their role
• Collaborate with senior and functional leaders to design, develop and implement change plans
• Guide business owners, project managers and sponsors with great questions and candid discussions to ensure projects are realizing member adoption and utilization at expected levels

Benefits

• Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match.
• Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance.
• Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level