MSD Change Management Senior Specialist 

Czechia 

474420558

Job Description

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plays an instrumental role in shaping our organization's future and ensuring our sustained success in a global marketplace.

Main responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Change Management Senior Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement change management strategies : Formulate strategies and establish a roadmap that ensures successful adoption of change initiatives. This includes conducting readiness assessments and stakeholder analysis.
• Design and manage communication initiatives : Lead the planning, development, and execution of communication strategies regarding change initiatives, ensuring that all affected parties are informed, engaged, and prepared for upcoming changes.
• Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness : Analyze potential impacts of the proposed changes, assess how ready the organization and its people are for the change, and devise strategies to manage any areas of resistance.
• Develop training and support for management : Provide necessary training, coaching, and resources to managers and supervisors, helping them guide their teams through the transition effectively. This can include the effective collaboration with third-party training providers.
• Stakeholder management: Engage with key stakeholders to understand their views and manage their expectations, ensuring they are prepared for the change and their concerns and issues are addressed.
• Collaborate with project teams: Coordinate closely with project managers to integrate change management activities into existing project plans, ensuring all activities align with the larger project goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the change : Evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, use data to report outcomes, and make necessary adjustments to the strategy to ensure alignment with the business objectives.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a change management or project management role in a large multinational corporation
• Excellent understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficiency in project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.

Nice-to-have qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Political Science or related field.
• Additional certifications, such as Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP).
• Experience with specific change management models, such as ADKAR or McKinsey 7S Model.
• Proficiency with project management software, such as Jira or Microsoft Project

Required skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English language: The capacity to convey information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, using both written and verbal communication.
• Diplomatic assertiveness: The ability to assert oneself in a respectful and diplomatic manner, particularly when addressing resistance or pushback to change.
• Networking and influencing: The ability to build strong relationships across hierarchies and effectively influence others.
• Empathetic leadership: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, particularly when dealing with resistance to change. Evoking inspiration and motivation in others, leading them through periods of change.
• Creativity: The ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to manage and implement change.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify issues and create effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Storytelling and visualization: The ability to articulate business content in an engaging and comprehensible manner. Excellent presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint are must-haves to be successful in this role.

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Job Posting End Date:08/01/2024

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