Synectics
Organization Change Management Consultant, Developer
Synectics, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description:
The OCM Consultant strong organization change management (OCM) ensures a seamless transition to, and strong adoption of, new ways of working. We have an exciting opportunity for an OCM consultant in our Information Technology department. The OCM consultant leads OCM efforts for small to medium change initiatives, drives the assessment of stakeholder change impacts in order to create comprehensive change strategies and plans, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communications plans. The OCM Consultant also supports larger, transformational efforts through creation of key deliverables, messaging, and related change activities. Additionally, the OCM Consultant helps enable OCM practices through participation and contribution to IT's OCM Center of Excellence. Primary focus Create/develop related change deliverables (including, but not limited to champion networks, communications, branding/marketing, and training), ensuring clearly articulated messages that prepare and motivate partners for adopting the change, and resources that provide partners the knowledge and ability necessary to successfully adopt the implemented changes. Understand goals for the change and translate them into impacts to the organization. For change initiatives, assess stakeholder change impacts and provide leadership in development of strategy and plans for business readiness including process change, training, and communications. Plan should be comprised of activities that leverage multiple channels, ensure appropriate support from key sponsors, and seamlessly transition individuals through the change lifecycle. Influence and guide other employees through the change management process. Ensure messaging is aligned with objectives of the initiative, the department, and the enterprise. Build metrics to monitor engagement and readiness for change. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Business Administration, Organization Change, Organization Development, Communications, or related field (or equivalent years of experience, education and/or training) 2+ years of relevant work experience in business readiness, leading change management, functional training, organizational design, communications or organizational development, project leadership and/or management consulting Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent active listening skills. Ability to work successfully with teams to complete high quality deliverables within tight timelines Understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Familiarity with and understanding of change management principles, methodologies and tools. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships. Strong proficiency with MS Office tools is a necessity. Experience with collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Miro, Viva Engage) strongly preferred. Familiarity with multi-media, design, and publishing tools a plus. Agile Proficiency preferred Prefer PROSCI Adkar or other change management frameworks Familiar with creative/design tools Prefer direct exp. w/ FFIEC & related standards
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
The OCM Consultant strong organization change management (OCM) ensures a seamless transition to, and strong adoption of, new ways of working. We have an exciting opportunity for an OCM consultant in our Information Technology department. The OCM consultant leads OCM efforts for small to medium change initiatives, drives the assessment of stakeholder change impacts in order to create comprehensive change strategies and plans, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communications plans. The OCM Consultant also supports larger, transformational efforts through creation of key deliverables, messaging, and related change activities. Additionally, the OCM Consultant helps enable OCM practices through participation and contribution to IT's OCM Center of Excellence. Primary focus Create/develop related change deliverables (including, but not limited to champion networks, communications, branding/marketing, and training), ensuring clearly articulated messages that prepare and motivate partners for adopting the change, and resources that provide partners the knowledge and ability necessary to successfully adopt the implemented changes. Understand goals for the change and translate them into impacts to the organization. For change initiatives, assess stakeholder change impacts and provide leadership in development of strategy and plans for business readiness including process change, training, and communications. Plan should be comprised of activities that leverage multiple channels, ensure appropriate support from key sponsors, and seamlessly transition individuals through the change lifecycle. Influence and guide other employees through the change management process. Ensure messaging is aligned with objectives of the initiative, the department, and the enterprise. Build metrics to monitor engagement and readiness for change. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Business Administration, Organization Change, Organization Development, Communications, or related field (or equivalent years of experience, education and/or training) 2+ years of relevant work experience in business readiness, leading change management, functional training, organizational design, communications or organizational development, project leadership and/or management consulting Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent active listening skills. Ability to work successfully with teams to complete high quality deliverables within tight timelines Understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Familiarity with and understanding of change management principles, methodologies and tools. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships. Strong proficiency with MS Office tools is a necessity. Experience with collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Miro, Viva Engage) strongly preferred. Familiarity with multi-media, design, and publishing tools a plus. Agile Proficiency preferred Prefer PROSCI Adkar or other change management frameworks Familiar with creative/design tools Prefer direct exp. w/ FFIEC & related standards
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.