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Senior Change Management Specialist

Great Minds
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit : www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds' Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40 net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Director, Organizational Design and Effectiveness, the Senior Change Management Specialist will play a key role in the successful implementation of transformation projects and initiatives across the organization by creating and executing change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. This role will partner with key stakeholders to assess the impact of changes, develop comprehensive change plans, and drive adoption through a people-centric approach.

Responsibilities

  • Change Management Strategy & Planning :

Develop and execute program and project level change management strategies and plans aligned with the company's transformation objectives and standards.

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of change management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
  • Ensure that change initiatives are aligned to organizational goals and are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on change-related issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :
  • Collaborate with leadership and project teams to assess the impact of change initiatives across the company.

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for change efforts.
  • Oversee communication strategies to ensure transparent, timely, and effective messaging around change programs.
  • Facilitate cross-functional discussions and feedback loops to monitor and manage engagement and resistance.
  • Change Impact & Risk Assessment :
  • Conduct change impact assessments and identify areas of risk that could affect the success of initiatives.

  • Partner with project leadership to develop mitigation strategies to address resistance and minimize disruption.
  • Lead efforts to anticipate organizational challenges and create solutions that support a smooth transition.
  • Performance Support :
  • Lead the creation of change-related training and adoption plans in partnership with learning and development.

  • Coordinate the design and delivery of training programs and performance support resources to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required for successful transformation.
  • Coach sponsors, people leaders, project managers, and team members in change management practices and mindsets.
  • Metrics & Continuous Improvement :
  • Establish KPIs and success metrics to monitor the effectiveness of change initiatives and make data-driven adjustments as needed.

  • Report progress and outcomes to project leadership and adjust strategies based on feedback and results.
  • Conduct post-implementation surveys and reviews and leverage data to improve the company's change management capability.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of change management, organizational development, or business transformation experience
  • Experience with metrics and analytics to assess the success of change initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of change management models, frameworks, tools, and best practices
  • Proven track record of leading change initiatives in complex, cross-functional environments
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of an organization
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to identify risks and employ effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Preferred

  • Change management certification
  • Status

    Full-time

    Location

    Remote

    The expected base salary range for this position is $95,000-$102,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

    A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

    New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

    Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com . If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [redacted]

    Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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    Salary : $95,000 - $102,000

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