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Haddenham, UK (hybrid) or Lodz, Poland (hybrid)
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Global Change Management, the Change Manager position is responsible for managing cross-functional transformational change initiatives that support McCormick’s ongoing business transformation.
This position oversees the full change management lifecycle including stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, sponsorship, communications, training, and reinforcement plans for high-priority initiatives within transformational programs. The role works closely with Change Leaders, Project Managers, L&D Managers, and Business Leaders to develop and implement change management strategies, increase learner/user knowledge and adoption, and support high-performance work systems aligned with organizational transformation goals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support Development of Global Change Methodology
o Participate in designing, aligning, developing, and implementing global change management standards and tools. Assist in establishing McCormick’s global change management standards, including assessment tools to gauge readiness and effectiveness. Support defining skills and behaviors to foster engagement and support digital transformation.
2. Manage Change for Transformational Initiatives
o Lead the deployment of change management plans to ensure successful transition of employees through changes in people, processes, and technology. Provide guidance to managers leading major initiatives, utilizing data and KPIs for measurement, proactively addressing risks, issues, and gaps.
3. Drive Organizational Assessment and Stakeholder Management
o Manage stakeholder mapping, organizational change readiness, and assessments to facilitate adoption and proficiency. Develop comprehensive plans to transition the organization from current to future states, minimizing resistance and maximizing employee engagement.
4. Improve Organizational Dynamics
o Identify behavioral patterns and develop solutions to enhance effectiveness during change initiatives. Collaborate with global HR COEs and participate in special projects and improvement teams.
5. Support Leader Effectiveness
o Work with L&D teams and business leaders to improve performance, support new leader integration, team coaching, and process consultation.
6. Support Cultural Shaping
o Utilize methodologies to identify opportunities to strengthen organizational culture through changes in thinking, behavior, systems, and processes.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Psychology, Organization Design, HR, Supply Chain, or related field. Proven experience in payroll operations within a global organization.
* Experience in Change Management, Transformation Management, HR, or Business leadership roles.
* Expertise in change management strategies to maximize stakeholder adoption.
* Experience managing mid-size projects with advanced project management skills.
* Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder expectations, including senior leaders.
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate independently and adapt to changing priorities.
* Analytical problem-solving skills and a proactive learning mindset.
COMPANY:
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We foster growth, respect contributions, and prioritize ethical practices. Join us to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore in 1889, McCormick is a global leader in flavor with over 12,400 employees and more than $5 billion in annual sales. We operate in nearly 50 locations across 27 countries, serving markets worldwide with brands like Kamis and Galeo.
Our “Power of People” principle underpins our culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration. We value diversity and ethical standards in our workplace.
TO APPLY:
If you seek a new challenge with a motivated team and a rewarding environment, visit our careers centre at http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/Career-Center.
McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
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