Transition & Change Management Specialist

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.  

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 45 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialisation and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you’ll work across the entire change lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders from various teams to successfully deliver new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply the structured Sonoco change management framework to develop and execute Change Management strategies, plans, and deliverables in collaboration with Project Managers and Continuous Improvement Leads.
• Contribute to improving the Sonoco Change Management framework through feedback, insight and researching the change management landscape
• Plan, Develop and implement change management plans. Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders. Create and execute communication plans to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Subject Matter Expert in the execution of key change management tools i.e. Impact Assessments, Stakeholder Analyses, Business Readiness Plans, and Adoption Tracking.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the division to ensure our services alignment to . In particular the EPMO team
• Work in partnership with the Training, engagement and development team to design and deliver training programs to build change management capabilities within the division and/or organization.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management activities into project plans.
• Developing tailored training materials to support the adoption of new systems and processes for different audiences, including senior management and colleagues.
• Identify and manage potential risks and resistance to change.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.
• Keep up to date with latest Change management trends and insights

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee change initiatives.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Thrive in dynamic environments and manage stress.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve resistance and conflicts.
• Communication: Clearly convey information and engage stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with change.
• Analytical Skills: Assess impact and effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Problem-Solving: Develop solutions to challenges arising from change.
• Cultural Awareness: Understand and respect diverse perspectives and cultures.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Practical knowledge of change management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience facilitating workshops with actionable outcomes.
• Demonstrable success in working as part of project teams and supporting complex programs.
• The ability to proactively identify and resolve issues with clear mitigation strategies.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Agile project methodologies.
• Familiarity with process change analysis and enterprise architecture software.
• Experience working with Oracle products.
• Prior work in a highly regulated business environment.

Apply today and help us grow stronger. 

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