Organizational Change Management Lead

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.   You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The Change Management Lead creates and implements change management strategies and plans, coaches business leaders on change leadership, enables others to drive change activities, helps project teams integrate change management activities into their project plan, and creates internal and external communications and enablement materials that aid in driving awareness and adoption of change by internal and external stakeholders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Change Management Identify stakeholders, analyze stakeholder impacts, complete change management assessments, and create strategies to effectively drive change Drive understanding and adoption of new and modified tools, business processes, systems, job roles, and organizational structures Create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance Create and manage execution of change management deliverables (Change Management Plans, Stakeholder Assessments, Impact Assessments, Communications Plans) Support and lead training efforts • Collaborate with peer change managers across Zebra to drive continuous improvement in the area of change management methodologies, documentation, communications, etc. Engagement and Communications Coordinate development and delivery of project-related communications and engagement activities Plan and execute cross-company communications and stakeholder engagement activities, potentially including events, forums, awareness meetings, newsletters, posters, leadership videos, local open houses, road shows, celebrations, etc. Collaborate with cross-functional marketing, communications, and partner program teams to coordinate timing and delivery of external communications Prepare program-level change management materials for use in regular leadership reviews, program status meetings, quarterly business reviews, etc. Establish and maintain necessary internal and external communications infrastructure, including change agents, distribution lists, mailboxes, repositories for documents and photos Additional Requirements Excellent English-language writing skills Excellent English-language business conversation proficiency and presentation skills Solid project management skills, including ability to manage multiple, dynamic projects and tasks Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to tailor style and messages for different audiences Ability to think and act strategically and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment Experience leading change activities is a strong plus Job Requirements Minimum: BA/BS from an accredited college or university 8+ years' of experience in an organizational change management role Excellent written English language communication skills as demonstrated by submitted writing samples Must work on a hybrid schedule in our Lincolnshire, IL headquarters (3 days a week minimum including Tuesdays and Thursdays) Preferred: Relevant professional experience, including wide ranging previous roles in change management and communications Proven ability to work