Organizational Change Management Associate, North America

Position Title: Organizational Change Management Associate, North America
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace
Requisition ID: 35159
At McCain, we believe in meaningful technology - using digital technology not just for innovation, but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise, work on exciting, high-impact projects, and create solutions that truly make a difference. If you're ready to push boundaries, tackle purposeful challenges, and build a career that matters, we want you on our team. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, we seek an Organizational Change Management Associate who is detailed oriented, an exceptional communicator, and adept at building strong relationships across the business.
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Organizational Change Management (OCM), the OCM Associate will play a crucial role in planning, development, and execution of change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of organizational changes. This position requires a clear thinker who can work collaboratively with cross functional teams, stakeholders, and Regional leads to minimize resistance and maximize engagement, ensuring that changes are smoothly and successfully implemented.
If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.
Accountabilities:

• Engage stakeholders across all levels, functions and within your Regions to understand concerns, gather feedback, and secure buy-in for the implementation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
• Support the creation of actionable deliverables, including communication plans, change impact assessments, persona/journey maps, , and risk management plans within your respective Region.
• Monitor the progress of change initiatives and provide insights and recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Track and report on change management activities, outcomes, and metrics.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and employees to continuously improve change management practices.
• Partner with the Global Communications team to support Communication strategy.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in change management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools, preferred certifications (e.g., Prosci, CCMP).
• 3 years of experience working on global transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience working on change management efforts in large-scale SAP implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience supporting large scale, multi-regional, multi-cultural programs.
• Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and change management software/tools.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills with an ability to effectively engage executive-level management and operational teams effectively.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to new conditions and effectively manage change.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Influence: Ability to influence others and gain buy-in for change initiatives.
• Resilience: Capacity to handle resistance and setbacks while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with confidence and tact.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

About the team .
This role has the flexibility to be based out of any of our corporate offices in North America (Florenceville, New Brunswick; Oakbrook Terrace, IL or Toronto, Ontario).
About McCain .
At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!
Leadership Principles .
Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.
We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually-your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together.
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Compensation Package : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 USD annually + bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Human Resources; Communications
Division: Global Finance
Department: Organizational Change Management
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.