Change Management Specialist

Change Management Specialist

Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to Florida or DE office locations, periodic travel required

Your role in our success:

This position will support organizational effectiveness and cultural development by collaborating with the
Human Resources and Culture teams. The focus is on driving strategic change initiatives, promoting high
levels of employee engagement, and ensuring key stakeholders are prepared, informed and aligned on
change initiatives by utilizing the Chesapeake change management framework.

What you'll be working on:

• Develop and implement comprehensive change management plans that maximize employee adoption
  and minimize resistance to organizational transformations.
• Design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, ensuring continuous communication and
  alignment across all levels of the organization.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, build networks of change agents, and provide support to leaders,
  including managing escalations and feedback.
• Create and deliver targeted communication plans and materials (e.g., newsletters, enterprise-wide email
  campaigns, talking points, presentations) to ensure clarity and understanding of change initiatives.
• Define and track metrics to measure the effectiveness of change management activities and make data driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other partners to align organizational design, role definition, and
  performance management processes with change objectives.
• Identify and manage anticipated and persistent resistance to change, developing specific plans to
  address concerns and foster engagement, while ensuring project objectives are met.

Who you are:

• Ability to perform work in alignment with Chesapeake's core values: Care, Integrity and Excellence
• Ability to effectively deliver presentations in both small and large group settings
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot, employ research, analyze complex business issues and transform data into
  actionable insights
• Ability to engage with varying levels of leadership and stakeholders
• Ability to work creatively, proactively and demonstrate a passion for helping people adapt to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Highly effective time management and follow through skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Training Development Tools
• Ability to travel throughout Chesapeake's operating territories/locations according to human resources'
  needs and project demands
• Live within commutable distance to a Chesapeake office location
• Stay current with latest change management methodologies and best practices to continually refine
  processes and tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Organizational Behavior, Psychology or a Related Field
• Five years' applied experience supporting organizational change management initiatives in a relevant industry or consulting role
• Communications
• Training
• Change readiness assessment
• Impact analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership alignment, etc.
• Collaborating with project management and delivering programs with multiple workstreams
• Regular Driver's License

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com