Manager, Digital Global Change

$124,485 - $171,167/Yr

W.R. Grace - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Digital Manufacturing Global Change Manager at W. R. Grace & Co. is a pivotal role responsible for leading the change management initiatives associated with the company's digital transformation in manufacturing. This position is based at the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD, and reports directly to the Director of Digital Manufacturing, with a dotted line to the Enterprise Change Management Leader. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the successful adoption and utilization of new wireless and mobile technologies introduced to the front line of chemical operations. As part of the digital transformation, the Change Manager will develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that address the people side of change. This includes creating communication plans that effectively inform all stakeholders—employees, managers, customers, suppliers, and contractors—about the changes to their work environment and requirements. The Change Manager will also be responsible for measuring and reporting on the progress of change initiatives, identifying barriers to change, and improving employee satisfaction with the change process. The role requires collaboration with various teams, including the user experience team, to ensure that feedback from affected employees is incorporated into the change process. The Change Manager will conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and establish change networks to facilitate a smooth transition. Additionally, the position involves equipping leaders with the necessary tools to manage change effectively within their departments and ensuring that all team members have the resources and support needed for successful implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement change initiatives to support Manufacturing Digital Transformation.
• Measure and report progress on specific goals or outcomes, such as identifying and resolving barriers to change or improving employee satisfaction with the change process.
• Define metrics, measure success, and monitor change progress.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the change process, including employees, managers, customers, suppliers, contractors, and other third parties.
• Provide input, document requirements, and lead the implementation of training programs, in partnership with enterprise departments, as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with the user experience team to ensure that feedback and comments from the affected employees translate to action.
• Develop plans for change management based on research and analysis of existing conditions and needs.
• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, identify stakeholders, and establish change networks.
• Establish timelines for each phase of the change process, such as training and education for employees, followed by implementation and monitoring of results.
• Ensure that all team members have the necessary resources and support to implement the changes successfully.
• Develop communication plans to inform employees about changes to their work environment or work requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of change management approaches based on employee satisfaction levels and other metrics.
• Equip leaders with the tools they need to effectively manage change in their departments.
• Stay connected with the change management at the organizational level, Enterprise Change Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level.
• Change Management certified.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience leading large scale projects and change initiatives across global regions leveraging change management tools and engaging in a high degree of stakeholder management.
• A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Prosci Methodology Certification to include ADKAR Model.
• Minimum of 5 years in the plant experience particularly leading change for front line operators.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program