Mgr Change Management Communications

Job Summary
The Manager, Change Management Communications is responsible for overseeing the communications for a vast portfolio of change management projects. The Manager can be located remotely and ensures the effective coordination and communications of transformation projects across the company.
Essential Functions

• Creates and maintains audience-focused messaging and presentations for a large portfolio of change initiatives, translating key takeaways and connecting dots to formulate a compelling story for executive audiences.
• Works with key stakeholders to understand change initiatives and develops and executes communication plans.
• Conducts in-depth audience analysis and stakeholder management strategies.
• Translates complex technical information into clear, concise language for non-technical audiences.
• Manages executive audiences, set expectations, and influence for results.
• Tracks project status and manages related issues & risks.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the change management communication strategy through defined metrics for success.
• Serves as an experienced change agent, influencing, building consensus, and fostering trust across teams to accelerate outcomes.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• 7-9 years Experience in communications with proven results across internal and external channels.
• 4-6 years Experience in change management communications, executive communications, organizational transformation, and internal communications.
• Well versed and experienced with technology and transformation communications, has a strong technical muscle. High
• Strong storyteller with excellent presentation capabilities, with a focus on communicating strategic opportunities, change plans, and holistic impact. High
• "One team" player, transparent and an advocate of sharing data and learnings to create better outcomes. High
• Inspires peripheral relationships across NiSource, has the enthusiasm and passion to engage own team and wider organization on Transformation roadmap. High
• Large scale program management ability to drive solutions across a global organization with multiple functional stakeholders. Medium
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility and accountability, in a constantly fast-evolving environment. High
• Comfortable with ambiguity. High
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and interface with all levels of management. High
• Ability to navigate in dynamic business environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and teams to drive desired outcomes. High
• Understanding of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly traded company. Medium

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's Degree
• 10+ years Experience.
• Experience in the utilities sector.
• Certified Change Management Professional

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Lifting - Rarely
• Carrying - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Pulling - Rarely
• Climbing - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

Salary Range:

$107,000.00 - $160,500.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-11-13

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-11-28Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.