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Ryan Specialty · 15 hours ago

Contract Sr. Organizational Change Management Specialist

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Ryan Specialty is seeking a Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist to lead and manage change initiatives within the organization. This role involves developing change management strategies, mentoring a team, and ensuring successful adoption of changes aligned with strategic objectives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. Ensure changes are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives

Lead and mentor a team of change management professionals, providing guidance and support to enhance their performance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the team

Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness to identify key stakeholders and areas of resistance. Develop strategies to address these challenges and ensure a smooth transition

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of changes and alignment with business priorities. Facilitate effective communication and coordination among stakeholders

Design, develop, and deliver change management communications to inform and engage employees. Ensure that communication plans are clear, concise, and effectively convey the benefits of the changes

Provide input and support for the design and delivery of training programs to ensure employees are adequately prepared for changes. Monitor training effectiveness and adjust as needed

Monitor and report on the progress of change initiatives, providing regular updates to executive leadership on status, risks, and opportunities. Develop and present comprehensive change management reports and dashboards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the change management function, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing best practices. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in change management methodologies

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all change management activities. Implement and enforce robust governance frameworks to maintain change integrity and accountability

Qualification

Change ManagementAgile MethodologyProject ManagementFinancial ManagementLean PrinciplesBusiness PlanningContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, or related field with 8 years of related experience; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD and 3 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience

Extensive experience in change management

Strong communication skills

Ability to drive successful adoption of changes across the organization

Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance

Lead and mentor a team of change management professionals

Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Design, develop, and deliver change management communications

Provide input and support for the design and delivery of training programs

Monitor and report on the progress of change initiatives

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the change management function

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards