Change Manager- Digital Manufacturing- Hybrid

Job Description

Digital Manufacturing brings the digital and technology aspects of manufacturing and IT into a single, unified organization – a journey that started in October 2022. Our organization has now evolved from strategizing to focusing on expanding our transformation portfolio, supporting critical business imperatives. The Strategy Realization team within Digital Manufacturing Division is laser-focused on providing resources and support for Digital Manufacturing Division to create and execute the digital priorities through tight collaboration and coordination with the Digital Manufacturing Organization (DMO) and Enabling and Value Teams’ leadership. Our cross-functional approach drives the coordination and implementation of Digital Manufacturing Division’s operating model and alignment with the company’s priorities and champions enterprise-wide digital collaboration and innovation.

A core function of Digital Strategy Realization team is Change Management. The Change Management team guides partner and stakeholder engagement to drive cultural, behavioral, and process shifts and promote and communicate our ways of working. We deploy a change management framework and provide resources and support to plan and implement successful change. We are committed to planning and executing change within Digital Manufacturing Division, and beyond as a trusted partner driving the transformation of Manufacturing Division digital priorities from idea to reality. 

The Associate Director of Change Management is responsible for leading and executing complex, large-scale change management initiatives.  Reporting directly to the Director of Change Management, this role will be assigned to a high-priority, transformational initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and plans to maximize stakeholder adoption and minimize resistance for assigned initiatives

• During the discovery and value identification phase, onboard the team, conduct stakeholder mapping, create initial communication materials

• During the value creation and solution implementation phase, conduct impact analysis and change plan development and provide change management materials, facilitate workshops, manage team dynamics, assess readiness, and recognize contributions

• Ensure sponsor alignment and provide regular reporting to leadership teams.

• Create and deliver effective communication materials, including walking decks, key messages, FAQs, status updates, newsletter content, sponsor messages, and ad hoc presentations; manage the initiative's SharePoint page and ensure effective information sharing

• Assess training needs, create deployment and learning plans, and support training delivery

• Support the value recognition and value realization phases by documenting lessons learned, measuring adoption, and communicating wins

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Change Management and other stakeholders to ensure successful initiative execution

• Champion the adoption of human-centered design principles and methodologies in change management initiatives

• Serve as a coach and mentor, providing guidance and upskilling colleagues across the organization on change management best practices

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging cross-functional teamwork and knowledge-sharing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and partner in driving organizational transformation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, organizational development, psychology or related field

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management, project management, or related fields

• Proven track record of leading complex change initiatives and driving cultural transformation

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency in change management methodologies and tools

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and drive alignment

• Passion for continuous learning and personal growth, embracing new ideas and approaches to enhance change management practices

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, empowering team members and fostering a culture of trust and respect

• Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while m