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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives. Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. LOCATION: 25%+ TRAVEL:Solon, OH (Greater Cleveland Area) strongly preferred POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Manager of Change Management will play a pivotal role in driving organizational change initiatives within the Corporate Engineering function. This position requires a strategic leader who can effectively manage change processes, enhance employee engagement, and ensure successful implementation of projects that align with the organization's objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of change management methodologies and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills.. This role will be responsible for embedding organizational change management practices related to ongoing transformative change within the Engineering function. This role will serve as a thought leader and strategic partner guiding the Engineering leadership team and the project team on how to implement change through coaching, project planning, and problem-solving. This role will develop strategies, lead, direct, coordinate and draw from a diverse toolkit of expertise in communications, training, strategy, and stakeholder engagement to deliver qualitative and quantitative results. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employs a structured change management methodology to create conditions for a smooth transition to change and promote and adapts the methodology to the project goals and to increase adoption.
- Creates tailored change management plans (communications, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship, training, reinforcement, etc.) that integrate and align with overall project milestones and partners with the project team to ensure integration and alignment around scope, timeline, resources, and overall project goals.
- Partners with senior leaders to define vision, goals, and measures of success and coaches senior leaders on actions they can take to increase project success.
- Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders and senior leaders.
- Ability to independently design, develop, and deliver training that improves overall project success.
- Anticipates risks and proactively develops mitigation steps to address risks. Leads internal efforts to advance change management practices across the organization
- Facilitates workshops to create mechanisms to demotivate old behaviors and incentivize the desired ones, capture information that informs project planning, or aligns stakeholders to needed actions.
REQUIREMENTS & MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience in Business, Communications, Education, Psychology, or related field
- Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), Prosci, or industry-recognized change management certification is preferred.
- Master's degree in Business, Communications, Education, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years of experience in a Change Management, Organizational Transformation, Strategic Communication or closely related role or equivalent education
- Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Experience in the design, development, and delivery of effective communications plans.
SKILLS:
- Excellent project management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to drive change initiatives to successful completion.
REQUISITION ID:
345910 It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home. The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
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Nestle
Mar 28, 2025