Change Manager, Unification Management Office

Position Purpose:

Serve as Change Manager for the unification of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

Roles and Responsibilities (list in order of priority):

1. Define change management strategy for the Unification Program
2. Develop detailed change management plan for each phase of unification
3. Manage the implementation and assess progress against the change management plan
4. Work with UMO Program Manager and Program Management Analyst to sync change management (including strategic communications) plan with the program plan
5. Develop change management materials 
6. Create and follow approval/sign-off processes for change management materials 
7. Build key relationships with the Unification Commission, OGA, and PMA
8. Manage the Strategic Communications Lead

Essential Position Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Masters level or above very helpful.

Experience

• 7 years' previous experience with significant organizational change management 
• Experience with strategic communications planning and delivery
• Experience working in a faith-based or non-profit organization.
• Supervisory experience

Required Skills

• Proven ability to plan, manage and implement change management strategies leading to organizational transformation
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic communications strategy and plan
• Ability to develop and deliver training that supports change 
• Proficiency in interacting with stakeholders at various levels
• Expertise in influencing others to support change
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills 
• Competency with project management and planning skills.
• Understanding of risk mitigation tactics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; competence with program/project management software. 

Helpful Skills

• Knowledge of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the work of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful.
• Knowledge of organizational design and development and/or organizational mergers.

Required Competencies

• Ability to think critically and effectively analyze information.
• Ability to effectively communicate, including written communications, presentations and active listening.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.  
• Ability to work well under pressure, to meet targets and to be flexible.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and ongoing organizational change.
• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness.  Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view.  Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.

Physical Requirements

• Sensory and physical requirements include the ability to communicate verbally in person and through technology.  
• Able to read and understand written materials.  
• Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment. 
• This is largely a sedentary position that may require occasional filing and lifting up to 15 pounds.  Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend and lift.