Senior Change Management Specialist

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

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OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Director, Organizational Design and Effectiveness, the Senior Change Management Specialist will play a key role in the successful implementation of transformation projects and initiatives across the organization by creating and executing change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. This role will partner with key stakeholders to assess the impact of changes, develop comprehensive change plans, and drive adoption through a people-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Change Management Strategy & Planning:

  • Develop and execute program and project level change management strategies and plans aligned with the company’s transformation objectives and standards.

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of change management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.

  • Ensure that change initiatives are aligned to organizational goals and are delivered on time and within scope.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on change-related issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

  • Collaborate with leadership and project teams to assess the impact of change initiatives across the company.

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for change efforts.

  • Oversee communication strategies to ensure transparent, timely, and effective messaging around change programs.

  • Facilitate cross-functional discussions and feedback loops to monitor and manage engagement and resistance.

• Change Impact & Risk Assessment:

  • Conduct change impact assessments and identify areas of risk that could affect the success of initiatives.

  • Partner with project leadership to develop mitigation strategies to address resistance and minimize disruption.

  • Lead efforts to anticipate organizational challenges and create solutions that support a smooth transition.

• Performance Support:

  • Lead the creation of change-related training and adoption plans in partnership with learning and development.

  • Coordinate the design and delivery of training programs and performance support resources to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required for successful transformation.

  • Coach sponsors, people leaders, project managers, and team members in change management practices and mindsets.

• Metrics & Continuous Improvement:

  • Establish KPIs and success metrics to monitor the effectiveness of change initiatives and make data-driven adjustments as needed.

  • Report progress and outcomes to project leadership and adjust strategies based on feedback and results.

  • Conduct post-implementation surveys and reviews and leverage data to improve the company’s change management capability.