Organizational Change Manager (13503-1) New York, NY

Job Locations:   New York (NY): New Jersey (NJ): Connecticut (CT), Norwalk: Pennsylvania (PA), Philadelphia:

Note : Candidates with Insurance industry experience and Certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) will be preferred over others.

The Organizational Change Manager will be responsible for leading and managing change initiatives. This role involves developing and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders and HR teams to ensure that changes are smoothly and successfully implemented, and that the desired outcomes are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Change Strategy Development: Design and implement change management strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage key stakeholders, ensuring their involvement and support throughout the change process.
• Communication Planning: In partnership with Comms team, develop and execute communication plans to inform and engage employees about changes, ensuring clarity and transparency
• Change Readiness: Assess organizational change readiness. Develop strategies to address and mitigate concerns or resistance
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track and measure the effectiveness of change initiatives, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, HR, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and integration of change initiatives across the organization.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on change management progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field
• Proven experience in change management and organizational development
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Insurance industry experience preferred
• Experience in project management and familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) is a plus.