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OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia, USA This is a fully remote role that can be located anywhere that TNC is registered to work. These include the following countries: Africa (Angola, Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia); Asia Pacific (Australia, China, Guam, India, Indonesia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Singapore); Caribbean (The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands); Europe (Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom); Latin America (Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico); North America (Canada- Only Alberta, Ontario and Northwest Territories, United States) #PDN #LI-REMOTE WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people." WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Change Manager (CM) develops and implements change management strategies and tactics, independently for small- to medium-scale changes or under direction of a Senior Change Manager for large-scale changes. The Change Manager (CM) is a key contributing member of the change management team and change community of practice. As assigned, they will complete required change deliverables to ensure adoption of new behaviors and minimize disruption caused by changes. The CM will act as the Change Management Lead for small to medium projects and assist with large-scale projects. The CM partners with other functions and business leaders to ensure effective sponsorship, engagement, communications, training, and adoption. The CM serves as a subject matter expert on organizational change and helps to improve the overall change capability of the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Follows and helps develop a standard practice for change management and deployment. Identifies change risks and develops plans to mitigate those risks and ensure adoption and benefits realization. Analyzes the stakeholders and impacts involved in a change. Develops change strategies and change management plans, including sponsorship plans, engagement and communication plans, training plans, and change measurement plans. Working with sponsors and the project team, determines and measures appropriate change metrics. As needed, sometimes in partnership with appropriate teams, develops communications and training materials. Collaborates cross-functionally on projects to manage to a plan and ensure alignment. Uses relationship-building and communications skills to influence without authority. Coaches leaders and key stakeholders on how to effectively support change. Recognizes, documents, and shares best demonstrated practices across the organization. Occasional travel may be required. Designs, manages and implements multiple projects by coord nating the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization. Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives. Opportunity to act independently within specific program or project goals. Work checked through agreement by superiors. May manage one or more professional staff and be accountable for achievement of team business and professional development goals and objectives. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our Chapter team. The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience: Reputable Change Management certification or designation useful. Excellent presentation, mediation, negotiation, and written/verbal/visual communication skills. Familiarity with change management best practices and their application at a decentralized organization. Master's degree or extensive professional experience. Expertise in metrics and data analysis. Experience using varied communications tools and channels. Multi-lingual skills appreciated. Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred. Management experience that includes ability to lead, motivate, set objectives, manage performance, and resolve conflicts. Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices. Ability to persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to diverse groups within TNC and occasionally external stakeholders.