Change Management Lead

Change Management Lead

Hormel Foods Corporation 

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Change Management Lead, you will play a critical role in driving organizational transformation and ensuring the successful implementation of highly complex change initiatives at Hormel Foods. Your expertise in change management will be instrumental in minimizing resistance and maximizing team member adoption of new processes, systems, and cultural shifts. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute change management strategies that support the achievement of strategic business transformation.

This position will report directly to the Director of Talent Development at the corporate headquarters in Austin, Minnesota. 

This position is a high-level individual contributor. The role is based out of our Global Headquarters in Austin, MN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Change Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Implement tools and processes to enhance the organization’s change management capabilities. 
• Consultation and Leadership: Lead and provide consultation in change management to senior leaders, HR business partners, and cross-functional teams to build enterprise-wide capability to include coaching and advising key stakeholders on effective change leadership strategies. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders, assess their needs, and develop engagement plans to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives.
• Change Communication: Create and execute communication plans that inform, engage, and empower team members throughout the change process.
• Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to equip team members with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt to new changes.
• Resistance Management: Identify sources of resistance to change and develop strategies to mitigate resistance effectively.
• Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and adoption of change initiatives.
• Change Readiness Assessment: Conduct assessments to determine the organization's readiness for change and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Change Saturation: Effectively prioritize and sequence change initiatives for impacted audiences to provide a seamless experience to team members and leaders providing insight to the strategic vision and impact to their daily role.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine change management processes to ensure they remain effective and relevant.
• Organizational Development: Diagnose, design and implement organizational development solutions that drive organizational change providing a high-quality employee experience to attracts, develops, and retains exemplary talent. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, project managers, and leadership to ensure seamless integration of change management efforts into project plans.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, psychology or a related field. 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management. 
• Proven track record of leading successful change management initiatives within large organizations.
• Experience in various change methodologies, such as ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, McKinsey 7-S, Bridges Transition Model, and Kubler-Ross.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple change projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to be a thinker and doer; ability to create, analyze and strategize while also implementing and managing projects and programs. 
  • Executive presence and experience in influencing and gaining commitment from senior leadership and other key stakeholders to the actions that will advance their goals.
  • Skilled change agent with ability to create transformational change, lead change and gain buy-in from others, and knowledgeable change sustainer.  Proven ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty. 
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Change Management Certification is highly desirable and such as Prosci (preferred), CCMP, or CPCM.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

LOCATION: 

Austin, MN 

A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered is needed. 

 BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary 10% of the time 

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.