Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior HR Change Manager responsible to build and deliver change management solutions in support of a variety of BAE Systems - Aerospace and Mission Systems initiatives (AMS). This position will initially have responsibility for leading the change management execution for a complex transformation within our Supply Chain organization.
In this highly visible role, the HR Change Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy while coordinating with the Director, Change Management and Enablement, who will provide guidance and oversight. This position will serve as a capable partner to the business areas and functions, developing and delivering effective change solutions that drive desired outcomes.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
Change Delivery
• Drive the delivery of change management plans that build commitment and minimize resistance.
• Regularly evaluate people risks; develop and deliver mitigating solutions
• Collect, analyze, and communicate change impacts to stakeholders
• Collaborate with functional partners to develop consequence management plan to reward new behaviors and discourage old behaviors
• Design and develop change management content (e.g., deliverables, presentations)
• Assess leadership and sponsor alignment
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, change impact assessments, risk assessments, readiness assessments to provide inform communications, training, and leader alignment plans
• Conduct training needs assessment and design or help develop curriculum plans and/or training sessions
• Collaborate with others (e.g., project management, communications, learning & development, project SMEs) to develop deliver change-driven solutions
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders to drive alignment and adoption
Strategic Change
• Leverage the AMS change methodology and building commitment framework to support initiatives and demonstrate change capabilities among business and functional colleagues
• Collaborate with change and HR leaders to evolve change management practices, tools, and templates in support of building change capabilities throughout the AMS workforce
• Build positive perceptions of change
• Establish and grow productive relationships with HR, Business, and Functional colleagues
What We Offer:
• Opportunity to Make a Difference: Join our dynamic team and contribute to driving continuous improvement, collaboration, and consistency across the HR function.
• Professional Growth: Develop your skills and expertise in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education
• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in change management roles which include facilitating organizational change initiatives
• Experience working across functional boundaries and works well in ambiguous, complex environment
• Excellent consultative, facilitation, and communication skills that fuel the ability to drive change and influence decision making
• Ability to quickly build trusting partnerships
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, including C-Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve desired goals
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving with the ability to organize work to meet expectations
• Ability to generate creative ideas and solutions to develop customized client materials
• Ability to demonstrate personal resilience in the face of dynamic change
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Skills and Education
• 8-10 years of experience in change management is desired
• Large-Scale change management experience of enterprise tranformations, organizational capability requirements and readiness across multiple disciplines
• Certifications: Prosci, CCMP, MCMP, CMS