Change Management Lead - Perdue Chicken : Job Details

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

The Business Process Reengineering (BPR) project is a major long-term strategic investment in achieving a sustainable competitive advantage through process, innovation and technology reimagination and improvement. This program will be a significant undertaking for the business over the coming years as Perdue raises a better future for its employees, partners and consumers through transformative changes across its business units.

We are looking for an experienced Change Management Lead who will help guide Perdue through this transformational change, gain buy-in and alignment from Perdue leaders, and establish a sustainable change strategy for the BPR project. A successful candidate will have previous experience managing and leading large change management programs with a system implementation component, have strong business acumen, excellent organizational skills, and proven experience of leading teams. This role will report to the VP, Business Process Reengineering, and work closely with the TMO's Organizational Change Management Lead.

The salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design, and execution of all workstream level change strategies across Learning, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, and Leader Alignment.
• Collaborate with Workstream Leads across the BPR project.
• Own and drive business specific change plans to ensure the journey is relevant and tailored to each business area/team impacted by the change.
• Evaluate adoption across business areas impacted by the change and adjust change plans as needed.
• Identify and manage all relevant stakeholder groups, build relationships and understanding in support of a more enhanced change experience.
• Oversee Change Champion Network engagement and coordination to build momentum around the change.
• Manage a team of Business Readiness Coordinators (BRCs), in support of the execution of the wider change effort.
• Train and upskill team members in Change Management strategy to build additional capabilities within and across wider change team.
• Provide a creative approach to developing, planning and executing innovative change strategies specifically tailored to meet the need of the business area impacted.
• Build relationships and confidence to influence at a senior level, both inside and outside of the organization.
• Analyze complex data to define the change impact and associated change interventions required in the change plan.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Engagement, Organizational Development, Training & Development, Human Resources, Leadership or other related area, and a minimum of 10 years managing change at scale, ideally within a large, complex and/or global company.

The Ideal Candidate will also have:

• Minimum of 10 years managing change at scale, ideally within a large, complex and/or global company
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Working knowledge of MS Project an asset
• Experience of designing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies
• Experience in leading engagement change efforts
• Experience in working with a large, complex organization, and working in partnership with a number of organizations/stakeholder communications
• Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and proven experience of managing risks and issues in order to mitigate potential obstacles
• Extensive working knowledge of the principles and practices of effective Change Management and Project Management, Prosci certification is preferred
• Demonstrates an extensive proven track record of success as a team leader with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
• Experienced and knowledgeable in the poultry and agricultural commodities industry

Experience Preferred

Masters Degree

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is office based within an open cubical environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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