Jobs · Business Development · Wisconsin

Change Management Consultant

Northwestern Mutual · Franklin, WI · 1 wk ago
Business Development$89k/yrFull-time

Leads small to medium change management efforts with a focus on the people side of change, influencing behavior across people, processes, technology, and culture to realize business outcomes and benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Apply NM change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change required to achieve desired business outcomes.
  • Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance; develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address concerns.
  • Develop change management plans and activities, including training, communication, and sponsorship.
  • Design and implement actionable and targeted change plans to meet deliverables and achieve stated objectives using established tools and techniques.
  • Guide others to execute the plans, drive adoption, and optimize business benefits.
  • Manage potential impact of changes to people, process, technology, organization, and culture.
  • Partner with project and business leadership to identify scope and impact of change.
  • Identify and escalate change plan gaps or deficiencies within projects or business groups; provide updates to leaders as needed.
  • Educate, influence, align, and coach sponsors, leaders, and project teams to drive effective change, manage resistance, and optimize project success.
  • Ensure change strategy and ownership is in place and functioning for the full duration of the change adoption phase to realize stated business outcomes.
  • In partnership with the enterprise change COE, be an active member of the change community to advance change competencies of the company.
  • Adopt and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology, and language.
  • Create and manage measurement systems for change success, e.g., adoption, utilization, performance standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 years' experience leading medium to large change management efforts.
  • In-depth understanding of how people go through change and the change process.
  • Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence others and articulate vision, strategy, and solutions that best meet business objectives.
  • Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset that supports the ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on transformation efforts and projects of significant scope.
  • Ability to build relationships and effectively execute in a collaborative and matrixed environment.
  • Excellent active listening, root cause identification, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • 401K
  • Pension plan
  • Educational assistance
  • Performance-based incentive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Caregiver time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups

Pay

Pay Range - Start: $89,360.00
Pay Range - End: $134,040.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

  • $98,320.00 USD - $147,480.00 USD (Structure 110)
  • $102,800.00 USD - $154,200.00 USD (Structure 115)

Final salaries are based on skills, experience, location, and other factors uncovered during the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed, but if you’re living in California, New York City, or other eligible locations, geographic-specific pay structures, compensation, and benefits may apply.

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