Organizational Change Management Lead | Medical Manufacturing

Job Title: Organizational Change Management Lead | OCM Lead
Location: Hybrid – Mostly remote with occasional travel to Chicago
Period: 8-week assessment, then continued support through implementation
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $120/hour based on experience

Scope of Services:

The Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead will be instrumental in driving change initiatives in support of a Workday implementation for a client operating in the medical manufacturing industry. This role entails developing a comprehensive change strategy and plan, including resource estimates based on thorough information gathering. The OCM Lead will oversee an 8-week assessment phase, conducting initial change impact assessments and stakeholder analyses, followed by ongoing support throughout the implementation of phase 2 of the program.

Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Lead the assessment of the scope of change and conduct initial change impact assessments and stakeholder analyses.
• Develop an overall change strategy and plan, ensuring alignment with the Workday implementation objectives.
• Provide resource estimates based on comprehensive information gathering and analysis.
• Support the implementation of phase 2 of the Workday program, ensuring smooth transition and adoption of changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational alignment and readiness for change.
• Communicate change initiatives effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management strategies and make adjustments as needed to ensure successful outcomes.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in change management, with a focus on supporting Workday implementations.
• Proven track record of leading organizational transformation initiatives in complex environments.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, warehousing, and general manufacturing industries preferred.
• Big 4 consulting firm experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.