Sr. Analyst, OCM Advisory (Midwest)

Sr. Analyst, Organizational Change Management Advisory (Midwest)*Must be based in the Midwest region*Pair your adaptable, collaborative, curious mindset with your tech skills to help client digitally transform their ways of working. Better experience for air travelers? Data to help a non-profit better serve kids with needs? An Advisory role at Avanade offers you a purposeful career. Know your clients' needs inside out, work with them beginning to end, enjoy achievements together – and repeat.Come join usOur Organizational Change Management Advisory team sits at the intersection of business strategy, technology and industries and thrives on turning ideas and innovations into breakthrough results for leading organizations around the world. Working with our clients we help them define change strategies to transform their working structures and processes, drive adoption and deliver the expected return on their digital workplace strategy.As you bring your skills, abilities, ideas and energy to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor and guide you, but also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! Together we do what matters.Skills And ExperiencesKnowledge of change management frameworks and methods, including assessing readinessExperience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-makingAbility to assess training needs and produce training materials (skills in using online learning tools are welcome)Effective interpersonal skillsAbility to identify and communicate information/strategy to multiple stakeholdersResults-driven and detail-orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with organizational designAbout YouCharacteristics that can spell success for this role:Consultative, collaborative, relationship builderResilient, adaptable, flexibleIntellectually curious and passionate about techStoryteller and engaging content creator What You'll DoApplication of formal change architectures, models, and frameworkMeasurement of short- and long-term business outcomes related to organizational changeDesigns effective change plans to drive successful adoption of the change within the organizationQuantitative and qualitative analyses to implement data-driven change modelsIdentification and alignment of relevant stakeholdersDistribution of timely and relevant information through an integrated, attractive, and comprehensive communications strategyDevelopment and execution of strategic training plans to prepare individuals for success during and after the changeAssessment of organizational readiness and current state vs. future state gapsManagement of OCM activities and deliverables within the context of a larger project/programExecuting communications and training strategyMeasuring adoption success of new technologies implementedLearn moreTo learn more about the types of projects our Advisory team works on check out these case studies:Mater Hospital accelerates its digital transformation to keep patients and healthcare workers safe QBE is transforming its digital customer experience with Avanade and Accenture Blundstone meets customer demand in an agile way Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrows innovation Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at AvanadeEnjoy your careerSome of the best things about working at Avanade Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)   Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally   Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth  Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you     Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade | AvanadeA great place to workAs you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.  Create a future for our people that focuses on  Expanding your thinking   Experimenting courageously   Learning and pivoting   Inspire greatness in our people by  Empowering every voice   Encouraging boldness   Celebrating progress    Accelerate the impact of our people by  Amazing the client   Prioritizing what matters    Acting as one