Senior Manager, Change Management at Cushman & Wakefield Chicago, IL

Senior Manager, Change Management job at Cushman & Wakefield. Chicago, IL. Job TitleSenior Manager, Change ManagementJob Description SummaryThe Senior Manager, Change Management will join the Change Management Center of Excellence and will support and manage numerous change management activities across the organization, including leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, and communications focused on supporting the Americas Advisory business. The senior manager will develop change management strategies and plans and conduct impact assessments, stakeholder mapping, business readiness assessments, communication content and training materials. This role may also develop surveys, analyze data and compile summary report-outs. This individual will closely partner with the project team and varying change champions to drive program goals and individual behavior changes. This role will also be a team lead and oversee internal team members and external consultants. This individual will provide weekly (or more often if needed) change management status updates to the Sr. Director, Change Management and to respective project teams that are being supported.The ideal candidate will be a problem solver and quick learner who can juggle multiple priorities, will proactively make connections with partners across the business, has good project management skills and can make decisions even when there are areas of ambiguity. Must be, flexible, adaptable and a team player who can develop change management materials that are outcomes focused.This opportunity is a hybrid role and will be based out of our Chicago office 3 days a week.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:• Lead, design and implement change management strategies, plans, and solutions across the organization.• Partner with leaders, decision-makers and influencers to develop and implement traditional and innovative solutions including assessments, communications and training materials; provide change management status updates• Manage stakeholder alignment and issue resolution leveraging executive influence skills• Monitor implementations, escalating risk and resistance and preparing risk mitigation solutions• Maintain change management processes, ensure consistency at all points of the change curve and drive continuous improvement• Partner with change management team to develop repeatable processes and templates that will serve as core elements of Cushman & Wakefield's global change management capability• Performs other related duties as required or requestedQualifications:• 7-10+ years of relatable experience• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or Organizational Development• Prosci-certified and/or ACMP-certified is preferred• Provide solutions to routine/complex problems• Experience leading change programs required• Must be a team player; able to shift priorities as business needs change• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills• Exceptional project management and organizational skills• Ability to work independently in achieving successful outcomes on all activities, ability to exercise good judgment, adapt quickly and prioritize in a fast-paced environment• Organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneouslyCushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.