Change Manager, Unification Management Office (Term Contract)

Overview

The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of several national entities: the Office of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Investment and Loan Corporation, the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, and the Administrative Services Group.

Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.

Position Purpose:

Serve as Change Manager for the unification of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency. The role is a two-year Term Contract, full-time, 40 hours per week, based in Louisville but open to remote work.

Roles and Responsibilities (list in order of priority):

1. Define change management strategy for the Unification Program.
2. Develop a detailed change management plan for each phase of unification.
3. Manage the implementation and assess progress against the change management plan.
4. Work with the UMO Program Manager and Program Management Analyst to sync the change management (including strategic communications) plan with the program plan.
5. Develop change management materials.
6. Create and follow approval/sign-off processes for change management materials.
7. Build key relationships with the Unification Commission, OGA, and PMA.
8. Manage the Strategic Communications Lead.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Masters level or above very helpful.
• 7+ years' previous experience with significant organizational change management.
• Experience with strategic communications planning and delivery.
• Experience working in a faith-based or non-profit organization.
• Supervisory experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to plan, manage and implement change management strategies leading to organizational transformation
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic communications strategy and plan
• Ability to develop and deliver training that supports change
• Proficiency in interacting with stakeholders at various levels
• Expertise in influencing others to support change
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Competency with project management and planning skills.
• Understanding of risk mitigation tactics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; competence with program/project management software.

Helpful Skills:

• Knowledge of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the work of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful.
• Knowledge of organizational design and development and/or organizational mergers.
• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.

Additional Information/Benefits:

We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues at the Presbyterian Center.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Paid Holidays.

A Corp Commitment:

Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being not only an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, but with the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation as well.

Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.

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