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Olympus Corporation · 23 hours ago

Global Change Manager

Olympus Corporation is a global medical technology company focused on improving patient outcomes through advanced medical technologies. The Global Change Manager will lead the design and execution of strategic change management initiatives to support transformation across the business, ensuring successful adoption and minimizing resistance among stakeholders.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies for transformation projects, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training plans
Conduct change impact assessments to understand how transformation initiatives will affect business processes, systems, and employees
Engage and manage key stakeholders to ensure alignment, buy-in, and support throughout the transformation journey. Monitor and address resistance to change, providing strategies and solutions to facilitate a smooth transition
Develop and implement change management plans tailored to the specific transformation program, focusing on communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption
Support and create communications to inform and engage employees and stakeholders about upcoming changes, partnering with others where needed and developing content directly when appropriate
Collaborate with project managers, HR, and other departments to align change management activities with project plans. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to integrate change management activities with project plans
Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, ensuring alignment, support, and commitment to the transformation goals
Create and deliver targeted communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about project progress, specific changes, and key milestones
Design training and enablement plans that equip employees with the knowledge and skills required for the change scope, and coordinate with learning teams to plan and track effectiveness of trainings
Track and measure the success of change management activities, ensuring employee readiness and adoption of new systems, structures, and ways of working. Ensure business readiness for handover for post-implementation stabilization and continuous improvement efforts

Qualification

Change management methodologiesStakeholder managementCommunication skillsOrganizational developmentProject managementTraining designEnglish proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field
5+ years of experience in change management, preferably in large-scale transformation projects
Proven track record in successfully managing the people side of change for complex projects
Strong knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter's 8-Step Process)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
Proven ability to design and deliver effective change interventions for large, complex systems
Excellent levels of spoken and written English and experience preparing reports
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and productive relationships
Well-organized, with project management skills and an ability to establish and work to priorities

Preferred

Experience in complex, matrixed organizations and/or manufacturing industry a plus
Experience in project management and organizational development is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k) with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

Company

Olympus Corporation

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Olympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical industry.