Senior Change Management Specialist

Summary

Join Great Minds as a Senior Change Management Specialist and play a key role in the successful implementation of transformation projects. Reporting to the Senior Director, Organizational Design and Effectiveness, you will develop and execute change management strategies, engage stakeholders, assess change impact, and provide performance support. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or business transformation, a bachelor's degree, and strong communication and collaboration skills. The position is remote and offers a competitive salary range of $95,000-$102,000. Great Minds is a mission-driven Public Benefit Corporation committed to creating exemplary instructional materials.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of change management, organizational development, or business transformation experience
• Experience with metrics and analytics to assess the success of change initiatives
• Strong knowledge of change management models, frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Proven track record of leading change initiatives in complex, cross-functional environments
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to identify risks and employ effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute program and project level change management strategies and plans aligned with the company’s transformation objectives and standards
• Contribute to the design and implementation of change management frameworks, methodologies, and tools
• Ensure that change initiatives are aligned to organizational goals and are delivered on time and within scope
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on change-related issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with leadership and project teams to assess the impact of change initiatives across the company
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for change efforts
• Oversee communication strategies to ensure transparent, timely, and effective messaging around change programs
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions and feedback loops to monitor and manage engagement and resistance
• Conduct change impact assessments and identify areas of risk that could affect the success of initiatives
• Partner with project leadership to develop mitigation strategies to address resistance and minimize disruption
• Lead efforts to anticipate organizational challenges and create solutions that support a smooth transition
• Lead the creation of change-related training and adoption plans in partnership with learning and development
• Coordinate the design and delivery of training programs and performance support resources to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required for successful transformation
• Coach sponsors, people leaders, project managers, and team members in change management practices and mindsets
• Establish KPIs and success metrics to monitor the effectiveness of change initiatives and make data-driven adjustments as needed
• Report progress and outcomes to project leadership and adjust strategies based on feedback and results
• Conduct post-implementation surveys and reviews and leverage data to improve the company’s change management capability

Preferred Qualifications

Change management certification

Benefits

• Remote work
• Salary range of $95,000-$102,000