The Change Management Senior Analyst is a member of Sidley’s Organizational Effectiveness team and supports the successful adoption of strategic initiatives, business process improvements, and technology transformations across the Firm. Working with business leaders, project teams, and stakeholders, the Senior Analyst develops and implements change management approaches and deliverables that support organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, user adoption, and sustainable business outcomes while minimizing disruption.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage change management activities and deliverables for assigned strategic, operational, and technology initiatives.
Develop and implement change management plans, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption activities, in alignment with project objectives.
Conduct change impact and readiness assessments to identify adoption risks, barriers, and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
Partner with project managers, business leaders, and key stakeholders to support alignment, readiness, and effective implementation of change initiatives.
Develop and deliver communications, presentations, messaging, and other materials to promote awareness and engagement throughout the change lifecycle.
Collaborate with Learning & Development to develop and support role-based training, learning resources, and user enablement activities.
Monitor and analyze adoption, readiness, and engagement measures and recommend actions to improve change outcomes.
Prepare dashboards, status reports, and presentations communicating progress, risks, adoption results, and organizational impacts to project and business stakeholders.
Contribute to improvements to the Firm’s change management methodology, processes, tools, and templates based on project experience and identified needs.
Research emerging change management, organizational effectiveness, and digital adoption practices and recommend relevant enhancements to Firm practices.
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in organizational change management, business transformation, organizational development, consulting, or strategic project initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing communications and presentations for varied stakeholder audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations, such as cloud platforms, collaboration tools, knowledge management, ERP, CRM, document management, or other business applications.
Experience in a global professional services organization, law firm, accounting firm, or management consulting environment.
Prosci, ACMP CCMP, Change Management Institute, or comparable change management certification.
PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or related project/process improvement certification.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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The target salary range for this role is:
$85,600 - $117,700 if located in IllinoisSalaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Human Resources, Psychology, a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in organizational change management, business transformation, organizational development, consulting, or strategic project initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including developing communications and presentations for varied stakeholder audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations, such as cloud platforms, collaboration tools, knowledge management, ERP, CRM, or document management
- Experience in a global professional services organization, law firm, accounting firm, or management consulting environment
- Prosci, ACMP CCMP, Change Management Institute, or comparable change management certification
- PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or related project/process improvement certification
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others
- Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with life and disability insurance and wellbeing resources. EAP access, wellness events, screenings, and mindfulness app subscriptions indicate a strong health emphasis.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes generous fertility coverage plus substantial adoption and surrogacy assistance, alongside backup childcare and eldercare. Paid parental leave is characterized as generous and supportive for eligible staff and attorneys.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available broadly, and eligible business professionals receive an employer-funded Retirement Plan with service and interest credits toward lifetime income options. London materials also reference pension coverage.
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