Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior HR Change Manager responsible to build and deliver change management solutions in support of a variety of BAE Systems – Aerospace and Mission Systems initiatives (AMS). This position will initially have responsibility for leading the change management execution for a complex transformation within our Supply Chain organization.
In this highly visible role, the HR Change Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy while coordinating with the Director, Change Management and Enablement, who will provide guidance and oversight. This position will serve as a capable partner to the business areas and functions, developing and delivering effective change solutions that drive desired outcomes.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
Change Delivery
- Drive the delivery of change management plans that build commitment and minimize resistance.
- Regularly evaluate people risks; develop and deliver mitigating solutions
- Collect, analyze, and communicate change impacts to stakeholders
- Collaborate with functional partners to develop consequence management plan to reward new behaviors and discourage old behaviors
- Design and develop change management content (e.g., deliverables, presentations)
- Assess leadership and sponsor alignment
- Conduct stakeholder analyses, change impact assessments, risk assessments, readiness assessments to provide inform communications, training, and leader alignment plans
- Conduct training needs assessment and design or help develop curriculum plans and/or training sessions
- Collaborate with others (e.g., project management, communications, learning & development, project SMEs) to develop deliver change-driven solutions
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders to drive alignment and adoption
- Leverage the AMS change methodology and building commitment framework to support initiatives and demonstrate change capabilities among business and functional colleagues
- Collaborate with change and HR leaders to evolve change management practices, tools, and templates in support of building change capabilities throughout the AMS workforce
- Build positive perceptions of change
- Establish and grow productive relationships with HR, Business, and Functional colleagues
- Opportunity to Make a Difference: Join our dynamic team and contribute to driving continuous improvement, collaboration, and consistency across the HR function.
- Professional Growth: Develop your skills and expertise in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
- 5+ years in change management roles which include facilitating organizational change initiatives
- Experience working across functional boundaries and works well in ambiguous, complex environment
- Excellent consultative, facilitation, and communication skills that fuel the ability to drive change and influence decision making
- Ability to quickly build trusting partnerships
- Ability to interact with all levels of management, including C-Suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve desired goals
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving with the ability to organize work to meet expectations
- Ability to generate creative ideas and solutions to develop customized client materials
- Ability to demonstrate personal resilience in the face of dynamic change
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 8-10 years of experience in change management is desired
- Large-Scale change management experience of enterprise tranformations, organizational capability requirements and readiness across multiple disciplines
- Certifications: Prosci, CCMP, MCMP, CMS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 6+ years; 5+ years in change management, strong facilitation and communication skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- delivering change plans
- assessing stakeholder impacts
- developing training
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Job Details
- Category: Human Resources
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Nashua or Cedar Rapids
- Salary: USD 118,747 – 201,870 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About BAE Systems
A defense, aerospace, and security company providing systems, electronics, intelligence solutions, and customer support. — Industry: Manufacturing