W.R. Grace - Columbia, MD
posted about 2 months ago
We are hiring a Digital Manufacturing Global Change Manager who will report to the Director of Digital Manufacturing and have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Enterprise Change Management Leader. This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. Grace is embarking on a comprehensive digital transformation of its manufacturing network, which includes the introduction of wireless and mobile technologies to enhance the efficiency of chemical operations. The Global Change Manager will be instrumental in developing and implementing change management strategies that maximize the adoption and effective use of these technologies by front-line manufacturing teams. The Change Manager will focus on the human aspect of digital transformation, ensuring that communication is robust and effective across all stakeholders involved in the change process. This role requires a proactive approach to managing change, with an emphasis on measuring progress, identifying barriers, and improving employee satisfaction throughout the transition. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining success metrics, monitoring change progress, and ensuring that all team members have the necessary resources to implement changes successfully. In addition, the Change Manager will collaborate closely with various teams, including user experience and training departments, to ensure that feedback from employees is incorporated into the change process. This role will also involve conducting impact analyses, assessing change readiness, and establishing change networks to facilitate smooth transitions. The Change Manager will develop comprehensive communication plans to keep employees informed about changes to their work environment and requirements, and will evaluate the effectiveness of change management strategies based on employee feedback and other relevant metrics.