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The OCM team within IT is responsible for leading the overall organization c hange management approach and communications for an identified region and key stakeholders . The manager will collaborate with the IT leaders to understand stakeholders and impacts, plan and deliver OCM plans for key priority programs , and deliver training and development programming for IT employees within the region.

Opportunities & benefits that the role offers

Being the Organization Change Management Manager can offer numerous benefits, both professionally and personally. Some of these benefits may include:

• Leadership Experience : This role often involves managing projects , working with higher level Stryker stakeholders that provid es valuable leadership experience that can enhance your skills and prepare you for higher-level management roles.

• Technical Knowledge : Managing OCM for IT allows you to deep en your understanding of technology and how it impacts various stakeholders .

• Communication Skills : As the liaison between technical teams and other departments or stakeholders, you'll develop strong er communication skills, both written and verbal, which are essential in any career path.

• Problem-Solving Abilities : IT communications often involves troubleshooting and finding solutions to complex technical problems, honing your problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.

• Networking Opportunities : You'll have the chance to interact with professionals across different departments and possibly with external partners or clients, expanding your professional network.

• Job Satisfaction : Contributing to the effective adoption of IT initiatives and projects can be rewarding, especially when you see the positive impact on the organization's operations and efficiency.

• Creativity : Developing engaging change strategies to ensure technical requires creativity in how we approach and engage impacted audiences. The OCM role is a new one so setting the strategy requires creativity of thought .

• Job Stability : With the increasing reliance on technology in organizations, roles in IT are likely to remain in demand, providing a level of job stability.

Overall, being a manager of IT organization change management can offer a dynamic and fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth, learning, and making a meaningful impact within the organization.

Is this you?

You have at least 5 years of work experience in organization change management and a minimum of 8 years of work experience in total.

You speak Fluent English A key part of this role will be to work with international stakeholders across the world . Spanish, French, German, Polish, or Portuguese language skills are beneficial but not essential for this role, since it involves working in different countries .

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in organization management, communications, English, public relations, marketing or a related field.

You love a challenge A self-starte r who has a high degree of situational awareness and ability to navigate complex issues and channels to successfully deliver solutions in partnership with business and IT leadership teams .

You Build Relationships You have strong interpersonal skills . You can successfully and effectively work in a global team and collaborate with colleagues across Stryker.

You do the Right Thing . You have a high level of integrity, responsibility, discipline, and attention to detail.

What will you do at Stryker?

Organization Change Management: work with project teams to define an execute change plans for transformational IT projects

U ser Engagement and Adoption : connect IT and the business users impacted by change through stakeholder and impact analysis work

IT Team Development : Manage IT programming in areas such as onboarding, training and culture

IT Communications : Serve as extension of the IT Communication team for local delivery of key department messages