- Salary
- $200k – $275k
- Location
- GAF Headquarters, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, the Sr. Director, Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a critical leadership role within the GAF leadership team. He/She will own, architect, and execute the enterprise change management strategy for GAF's complex business process transformation (Skyline), ensuring high user adoption and minimal operational disruption while systematically building GAF's internal "change muscle" and leverage Skyline best practices. This critical role will be responsible for driving and overseeing all change management activities related to the implementation of an ERP solution, ensuring seamless transitions and successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and cultural shifts.
Essential Duties
- Change Strategy Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive change management strategies that align with the plan. Create a clear vision for the future state and articulate the benefits of change to stakeholders at all levels.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage key stakeholders, including executive leadership, functional heads, and employees across geographies. Build strong relationships to garner support and involvement in change initiatives.
- Communication Planning: Develop and execute effective communication plans that address the diverse needs of various audiences. Craft clear and compelling messaging to promote understanding, minimize resistance, and maintain transparency throughout the integration process.
- Change Impact Analysis: Conduct thorough assessments to identify the potential impacts of changes on people, processes, and systems. Develop mitigation strategies to address any potential challenges and minimize disruption.
- Training and Development: Oversee training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the post-implementation environment.
- Organizational Culture Alignment: Lead efforts to align the cultures of the acquiring and acquired organizations. Facilitate workshops and activities that foster a sense of unity, shared values, and collaborative working relationships.
- Change Metrics and Measurement: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives. Continuously assess progress and adjust strategies based on feedback and outcomes.
- Budget and Team Management: Oversee day-to-day line and budget management for communication. Collaborate with external design and technical agencies, ensuring alignment with project budgets and goals.
- Change Network Establishment: Establish a network of change champions and ambassadors across the organization to promote the adoption of new practices and champion the benefits of change.
- Leadership and Collaboration
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a key Finance business partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights.
• Executive Presence: Confidently present complex financial narratives and capital allocation recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to build strategic working relationships and influence decisions across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
- 15+ years proven experience in change management, with a focus on ERP Required
- Proven track record of leading change for large-scale transformation processes
- Driving business results in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Travel requirements: Min 25%
- This position is based in our Parsippany, NJ corporate headquarters which currently operates on a hybrid in-office schedule. Though employees are welcome to work in our office on Friday, this position must be performed in-office on Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from the employee's home office on Friday.
Qualifications Preferred
- MBA or Master’s degree in a related field is highly preferred.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess change impacts and develop data-driven strategies.
- Strong understanding of change management principles and IT transformation methodologies.
How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).