Primient

Change Management Manager

Primient Des Plaines, IL
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Change Management, Manager

Schaumburg or Decatur, Illinois

Ready for a Change Management career with more impact ? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.

About Primient

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world's best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products - that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.

THE OPPORTUNITY

When you are a Change Management Manager at Primient, you will be responsible for leading the change management process and ensuring the successful implementation of changes. You will be accountable for minimizing the adverse effects of changes and optimizing positive results. You will be an integral part in achieving Primient's goals and achieving a shared vision. This role will be a part of our Business Transformation Team at Primient and report directly to our VP, Business Transformation.

Responsible for the creation and execution of the Change Management process. Your focus is on the people side of change, which involves preparing, supporting, and equipping individuals to adopt and use changes to business processes, systems, technology, job roles, and organization structures.

Key responsibilities: Change Management, Manager

  • Develop and Implement Change Management Strategies:
    • Leverage a structured methodology and lead change management activities.
    • Create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative.
  • Support Communication Efforts:
    • Enable the design, development, delivery, and management of key communications related to the changes.
  • Assess Change Impact:
    • Conduct impact analyses to understand how the changes will affect employees and stakeholders.
    • Assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders.
  • Support Training Efforts:
    • Provide input, document requirements, and support the design and delivery of training programs.
  • Drive Adoption and Proficiency:
    • Your goal is to increase employee adoption, utilization, and proficiency with the changes.
    • Work with and through others in the organization to achieve these outcomes.
  • Coach Senior Leaders:
    • Act as a coach for senior leaders, helping them fulfill their critical role as change management sponsors.
  • Support People Managers and Project Teams:
    • Assist people managers and supervisors as they guide their teams through transitions.
    • Collaborate with project managers and project teams to integrate change management activities into project plans.
About You

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources).
  • 10+ years' of proven experience in change management, organizational development, or related roles.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with change management methodologies, processes, and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Change Management Professional (CCMP)certification

Additional Information

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

Career development

Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role. You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

This is an office based role in our Schaumburg or Decatur, Illinois sites.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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