Senior Change Manager

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

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About the position

The Sr. Change Manager at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago will provide comprehensive change management support for various projects, ensuring that the organization adapts effectively to evolving needs. This role is pivotal in driving successful transformations by leading complex change initiatives and enhancing stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide change management support for projects at different service levels, including managing project vendors.
• Maintain an organizational perspective on change management to meet changing needs.
• Champion the change vision enterprise-wide and ensure awareness of the change management function.
• Drive successful transformations by leading and managing complex change initiatives.
• Enhance stakeholder buy-in by cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders of all levels.
• Implement and maintain the enterprise change management model and playbook for all sizes of initiatives.
• Identify and execute creative change management strategies to minimize resistance.
• Conduct change management health checks and leadership check-ins as necessary.
• Create, maintain, and socialize change management KPIs and other key metrics.
• Collaborate with leaders on the implementation of culture transformation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (Masters in relevant field desirable).
• 7+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, or related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale change management efforts, especially technology transformations.
• Hands-on experience with structured change management methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience organizing, facilitating, and leading change management workshops.
• Experience building and sustaining strong organizational relationships.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, etc.) is desirable.
• Experience working in the financial services industry is desirable.

Benefits

• Retirement program (401k and Pension)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Generous PTO plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Hybrid working model