Senior M&A Change Management Strategist, GBS

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

21h

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Gallagher continues to experience significant global growth, fueled in large part by an active and strategic M&A approach. As we bring new organizations into the Gallagher family, ensuring seamless integration—both operationally and culturally—is critical to sustaining that momentum. This is where the Integration Management Office (IMO) plays a pivotal role. As part of this team, the Senior M&A Change Management Strategist will sit at the center of transformation, helping guide organizations, leaders, and employees through complex change with clarity, structure, and purpose. Reporting to Gallagher’s Integration Management Office Change Management M&A Leader, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence how newly acquired businesses are onboarded, aligned, and positioned for long-term success within Gallagher’s ecosystem. You’ll work across business units, corporate functions, and global teams—making this a highly visible and impactful position. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is excited about combining strategy, communication, and execution to drive meaningful business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
Experience in change management, organizational development, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing collaborators at various levels.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Analytical mindset with abilities to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with change management methodologies and tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Change Initiatives: Assist in the development and implementation of change management plans and strategies for merger and acquisition projects.
Communication Development: Collaborate with members of the business, corporate and global functions across Gallagher to create and deliver effective communication materials that support change initiatives and engage stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal partners to recognize their needs and concerns, ensuring their alignment and support for change efforts.
Training and Support: Support the design and delivery of training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to changes.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Resource Management: Maintain and update change management templates, tools, and resources to ensure they reflect the latest capabilities and align with the Gallagher brand.
Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of standard processes in change management

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program