Sr. Director, Change Management Oversight and Control

The Sr. Director, Change Management Oversight and Control will lead the strategy and execution of change initiatives across the organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of change projects, driving organizational transformation, and enhancing overall business performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of change management principles, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:   Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and frameworks to support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement:   Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support for change initiatives.
• Project Management:   Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of change projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Communication:   Create and execute communication plans that effectively convey the vision, benefits, and progress of change initiatives to all stakeholders.
• Training and Development:   Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to change.
• Resistance Management:   Identify potential resistance to change and develop strategies to address and mitigate it.
• Performance Measurement:   Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of change initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement:   Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancing change management processes and practices.
• Team Leadership:   Lead and mentor a team of change management professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification in Change Management is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Skills: 

• Proven ability to lead large-scale change initiatives and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in developing and implementing change management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in change management software and tools is a plus.

Key Competencies: 

• Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities, inspiring and motivating others to achieve common goals.
• Strategic Thinking: Able to think strategically and translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and builds strong, collaborative relationships.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving results and driving continuous improvement.

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander 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, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

Primary Location: Dorchester, MA, Dorchester

Other Locations: Massachusetts-Dorchester,Florida-Coconut Grove

Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.