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Brunswick IT Organizational Change & Communications Leader in Mettawa, Illinois
Are you ready for what’s next?
Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ksuQ6B2j_mA) committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
Office of the CIO
The Office of the CIO is the back office of IT that includes IT Asset Management (ITAM), IT Vendor Management Office, Project Management Office, Strategy, and is essential for ensuring strong, frictionless IT customer engagement for the broader organization, as the Office of the CIO acts as the process owner for much of our project and product demand management processes.
What You'll Do
The IT Organizational Change & Communications Leader will:
Develop and articulate a clear vision for the Organization Change Management IT Program
Drive the overall program strategy, managing multiple related projects and ensuring alignment across initiatives
Plan for the long-term evolution of Organization Change Management, including scalability, futureproofing, and integration with emerging technologies
Evaluate potential for expanding Organization Change Management support in IT to integrate with Organization Change Management initiatives
Lead and manage change initiatives related to business processes, systems, and technologies, driving adoption and proficiency of changes within the organization
Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance
Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities
Create and manage measurement systems to track adoption, utilization, and proficiency of individual changes
Identify potential risks and anticipated points of resistance, and develop specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns
Develop a set of actionable and targeted change management plans – including communication plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan and resistance management plan
Manag the formulation and ongoing tracking of each project as it relates to organizational change management
Support the design, development, delivery, and management of communications
Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders
Provide input, document requirements and support the design and delivery of training programs
Coach leaders and project sponsors on how to be an effective organizational change manager
Who You Are
Skills
The IT Organizational Change & Communications Leader must have the following skills:
Excellent relationship builder
Exceptional general communication skills including writing, copyediting, presentation, and session facilitation
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to effectively utilize common office productivity software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Outlook, and internet browsers
Knowledge
The IT Organizational Change & Communications Leader must have knowledge and experience of the following:
Proven expertise in Strategic Communications approaches and standards in business communications
Proven ability to guide execution of communication content to consistently optimize messaging, enhance program goals, and adhere to established standards
Ability to manage necessary resources to resolve problems in a timely and effective manner
Ability to synthesize complex materials and craft creative, persuasive messaging for a variety of audiences including the presentation of technical topics to general audiences
Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems
Proven ability to comply with and enforce pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements
Additionally, an understanding of IT business continuity, cybersecurity, and integrated risk management and optimization methodologies is highly desirable, along with knowledge of IT management.
Experience
The following experience is considered essential:
Experience managing a change management or training team
Proven ability to lead and coordinate collaborators in the execution of multiple and interdependent deliverables
Demonstrated experience building and managing exceptional relationships to achieve results in line with strategic goals
5-8 years of experience in one of the following fields communications, marketing, information technology
The following experience is considered desirable:
- Experience with ServiceNow
Education and Training
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in communications, marketing, or equivalent background or a related field or equivalent experience
Certification in Organizational Change Management (Prosci, CCMP, etc.)
Next is Now!
We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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#Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.