Organizational Change Management Analyst

Company: Butterball
Location: Garner
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.
We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success
Job Summary: -
The Organizational Change Management Analyst is responsible for leading change management, communication and training activities related to major organizational changes to ensure that impacted business units are prepared and can adopt the changes as they relate to new ways of working, technology adoptions and process changes. Working in partnership with project teams and the organizational development & engagement teams, this position develops and implements team member focused change management strategies to ensure organizational alignment to business results.
Main system implementation projects include the conversion of the organization's current ERP SAP system to S/4 HANA, implementation of the new Human Capital Management (HCM) system, as well as other technology-related projects requiring change management.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: -

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• Partners with project teams to assess their specific change management needs, develops tailored strategies, and creates roadmaps to assist in guiding the change process.
  
• Analyzes and develops engagement plans with key stakeholders that focus on how team members' work will evolve, identifies any gaps in knowledge or competency needed to support future processes, and recommends training & development programs.
  
• Creates and executes communication plans that align with business/project strategies, ensuring key messages are delivered to various stakeholders utilizing various communication tools and engaging senior leadership in the communication of changes to the workforce.
  
• Engages senior leadership and complex managers to identify best practices for implementing change for each location, accommodating any unique business needs.
  
• Collaborates with vendor partners to ensure appropriate training materials are developed in accordance with established adult learning principles.
  
• Produces engaging and informative messaging, including presentations, leader talking points, and other materials to convey change-related information to employees.
  
• Implements change management strategies to ensure initial acceptance and sustained usage of new systems identifying potential roadblocks and challenges in the change process and proactively developing mitigation plans.
  
• Collects feedback from all stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of change initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.
  
• Develops strategies to ensure that change initiatives are integrated into the organization's culture and that the desired outcomes are sustained.
  
• Builds and sustains a centralized repository that houses change management tools, communications, and training resources.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  
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  • Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and engaging manner.
    
  • Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies and plans.
    
  • Demonstrated thorough understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
    
  • Ability to develop strong business networks and partnerships, building trust and proactively managing expectations.
    
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    
  • Exceptional project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
    
  • Expertise with facilitating workshops, training sessions, and group discussions to a dynamic workforce.
    
  • Capability to monitor and assess communication and change management metrics, transforming them into meaningful and actionable insights.
    
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
    
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
    
    Education & Experience:
    
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    • Bachelor's degree in communications, organizational development, organizational psychology, change management, or related field.
      
    • At least 5 years of experience in change management, communication, or training and development.
      
    • Experience leading multi-year, enterprise-wide, change management projects preferred.
      
    • Possess a Prosci, CCMP (certified change management professional), or relevant certification is desired. -
      
      Working Conditions: - -
      
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      • Work is performed in an office environment with personal computers, and printers.
        
      • The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.
        
      • Sedentary position with seldom to occasional lifting of less than 25 pounds.
        
      • May require standing less than or equal to 1/3 of the day.
        
      • Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
        
        The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
        Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
        
        This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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