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Communications Specialist - Org Change Management

Waccamaw Management, LLC, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080

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Job Description The Change Management & Communications Specialist will be primarily responsible for creating and implementing change management plans and deliverables that maximize the client experience, minimize employee resistance, and enhance employee engagement through communication and training. This role will be onsite 5 days a week at our Richardson, TX location.

Duties

Manages a structured communication approach and methodology for the people side (clients & employees) of change caused by projects and change efforts

Creates, manages, and implements the communications portions of the change management strategy and plan based on a situational awareness of the details of the change and the groups being impacted by the change that support the implementation and training plans

Works with project teams to integrate change management activities into the overall project plan

Identifies potential people-side (client & employee) risks and anticipated points of resistance, and assists in plans to mitigate or address the concerns, in conjunction with the change team and other key stakeholders

Creates and enables reinforcement mechanisms and celebrations of success to produce a positive environment and results for the organization

Partners with Internal Communication, Training, HR, OD specialists, and Branch Leadership in the formulation of particular plans and activities to support project implementation and minimize risk

Assists in identifying resistance and performance gaps, and works to develop and implement corrective actions or communications to resolve issues

Completes other ad hoc analysis, special projects, and duties as needed

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge and experience of change management methodologies and organizational design work

Knowledge of large-scale organizational change effort

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level

Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at an expert level

Project management at a proficient level

Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.)

Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player

Time management and time critical prioritization skills

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Preferred

5+ years of Communications within an Org Change Management (OCM) capacity directly related or closely related experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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