Sr Manager, Change Management (Remote)

Cengage Group

10d•Remote

About The Position

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/. We’re looking for a Sr. Manager of Change Management. In this role, you’ll partner with our Executive Communication leader, Project teams and Business leaders to inspire change through our organization with clarity, confidence and support. You will deliver compelling communications campaigns and programs that enable transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10+ years in communications or change management role
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills communication skills for cross- functional collaboration
Ability to work effectively at all organization levels

Responsibilities

Develop and drive global change management frameworks using Prosci for GTM teams
Draft, review and proofread written materials for accuracy, consistency for assigned communications projects.
Develops change management strategies for programs and projects and leads the change management efforts for various initiatives.
Working with PMO to build and lead projects through change management accountable for project and internal/external team members in a matrixed organization.
Fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Lead all aspects of organizational transition using the Prosci process.
Works effectively with PMO to support efforts in managing projects by identifying risks and challenges, working with leadership, managers, and employees to mitigate risks, identify change barriers and devise strategies to overcome the barriers.
Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing change management deliverables including overall change plan, communication plan, and integration with training plans.
Creates deliverables in support of change management strategies and oversees the execution of deliverables in line with project plans.
Ensures appropriate change management practices are effectively applied throughout the lifecycle to improve execution and delivery of results.
Ensures alignment of change plan with overall project plan
Develops internal relationships with sponsors, business leads, program managers change champions and others impacted by the change to facilitate change effectively.
Provides oversight on various initiatives led by members of the team.
Monitors collaborator behaviors and resistance to change during post implementation and identifies strategies to reinforce adoption.
Develops and implements change plans to build dedication by thoroughly conducting collaborator and impact analyses and identifying strategies and resources needed to carry out change.
Drive GTM communication plans.