Change Management Consultant - Chicago, United States - Synectics

Description

The Change Management Consultant's primary internal-facing responsibilities are to create and implement change management strategies and plans, enable other others to drive change activities, help project teams integrate change management activities into their project plan, and create internal and external communications that aid in driving awareness and adoption of change.

Externally, the Lead plays an important part in representing the voice of the customer and communicating to external stakeholders.
Identify stakeholders, analyze stakeholder impacts, complete change management assessments, and create strategies to effectively drive change
Drive understanding and adoption of new and modified tools, business processes, systems, job roles, and organizational structures
Create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance
Create and manage execution of change management deliverables (Change Management Plans, Stakeholder Assessments, Impact Assessments, Communications Plans)
Support and lead training efforts
Collaborate with peer change managers to drive continuous improvement in the area of change management methodologies, documentation, communications, etc.
Coordinate development and delivery of project-related communications and engagement activities

Plan and execute cross-company communications and stakeholder engagement activities, potentially including events, forums, awareness meetings, newsletters, posters, leadership videos, local open houses, road shows, celebrations, etc.

Collaborate with cross-functional marketing, communications, and partner program teams to coordinate timing and delivery of external communications

Assist in preparing program-level change management materials for use in regular leadership reviews, program status meetings, quarterly business reviews, etc.

Assist in establishing and maintaining necessary internal and external communications infrastructure, including change agents, distribution lists, mailboxes, repositories for documents and photos
Core Team Initiative Coordination and Alignment.
Work with management for involvement in ELT-driven activities, as well as other leadership initiatives
Change Management Support.

Provide assistance with project-related Change Management plans, deliverables, and related documents and activities - including stakeholder analyses, impact assessments, communications plans, and training plans.

Special Projects Coordination.
Provide various levels of coordination and support for different projects that may arise and may require project planning, coordination of activities and deliverables with input owners, identification and mitigation of risks and issues, and status reporting

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Minimum Work Experience 3-5 years
Relevant professional experience, including previous roles in change management and communications
Experience and training in change management and communications methodologies.
Experience with Prosci ADKAR model, LaMarsh, or similar desired.
Proven ability to work with different stakeholders and teams in a global, multi-site organization
Experience applying change management frameworks to a variety of types of projects, flexing frameworks, and tools per project needs
Experience assisting or leading change activities, including vision setting, leadership/change sponsor alignment and engagement, stakeholder analysis, impact identification, readiness assessment, communication strategies, training plans, and measurement of adoption
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Attention to detail
Maturity and professionalism in interactions at all Levels
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to tailor style and messages for different audiences
Ability to coordinate, leverage, and maximize the knowledge, skills, and efforts of others to achieve goals
Solid project management skills, including ability to manage multiple, dynamic projects and tasks
International experience preferred
Yammer, video production

Benefits


Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.

Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.


Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife.

Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP.

Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k)

Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan.

Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins.

Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.


Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification.

In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us.

Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.

It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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