Change Management Specialist

Change Management Specialist

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As the Change Management Specialist, you will work closely with the Global Operations Leadership and other Global Operations Senior Leaders and project team to design and execute an effective change strategy and plan; focusing on the people side of change - including changes to business processes, systems and technology and ways of working.

What will you be doing?

• Use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions to resistance and other complex problems regarding the change in focus.
• Provide direct support and coaching to senior managers and middle managers globally, as required, as they support their direct reports through transitions to the desired future state.
• Leadership/Sponsorship Alignment: Guide and coach leaders and sponsors to establish and maintain the commitment necessary for the change program.
• Customer Impact: Proactively work with project teams to identify and assess customers in context of change being introduced. Anticipate and lead stakeholder change readiness and resistance challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communications: Liaise with the Internal Communication team to develop plans and strategies to support the project. Interact with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and translate the information into change activities.
• Change Assessment: Complete change assessments and create change management strategy. Work with teams to assess change impact and evaluate user readiness. Identify risks and issues related to Change Management and identify resolution/action plans.
• Support training efforts and enable the change successfully
• Identify, engage and facilitate employee change networks across sites, geographies and functions.

Location: (any US site)

Andover, MA

Columbia, MD

Memphis, TN

Fort Worth, TX

Pittsburgh, PA

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• 8+ years experience supporting large scale, transformation programs.
• Global experience strongly desired.
• Ability to build personal credibility and strong working relationships through quality of contributions, trustworthiness, openness, and candour. Provides influential counsel and coaching to business leaders motivating change. Contracts effectively and appropriately handles client expectations.
• Ability to influence effectively in a matrix organization.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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