Senior Vice President, Change Management + Transformation - FleishmanHillard
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Position Overview
FleishmanHillard, a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands has an immediate opening for a hands-on, self-starting Senior Vice President to build on the existing strength of our Talent + Transformation practice.
As a Senior Consultant, this candidate will be responsible for providing strategic counsel, working directly with C-suite clients in executive, corporate communications, HR, labor relations and other functional areas. This role will act as an interface between all Talent + Transformation teams across the agency. And will support the overall growth of the team by contributing to RFP responses and new-business pitches and developing thought-leadership content for dissemination across FleishmanHillard colleague, client and prospect audiences.
This is an exciting career opportunity for a dedicated team player who has significant multi-sector experience and relationships, is an excellent communicator, has strong experience in global internal communications, employee engagement and change management services and loves to work in a collaborative environment. If you’re a natural connector and love creating new partnerships, come join our team!
FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.
The Role
+ Work with client C-suite executives on a variety of complex Talent + Transformation strategies
+ Identify and contribute to growth opportunities for the global agency including RFP responses, new-business pitches, prospecting, and thought leadership
+ Leverage professional network to generate business for the firm and participate in other business development efforts
+ Provide strategic counsel to the agency’s other employee communications practitioners, leading and participating in account planning and program management efforts
+ Develop and implement employee communications, engagement, alignment and change management programs for an array of clients/industries, including mergers/acquisitions, integrations, spinoffs/IPOs, reorganizations, reductions in force, functional transformations, leadership transitions, culture programs, branding initiatives and more
+ Counsel on a variety of other highly strategic internal communications efforts, including employee value propositions, employee advocacy programs, purpose/values programs, diversity and inclusion programs, labor/bargaining projects, crisis/issues management engagements and more
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related field. Master’s degree in communications, business, organizational psychology or organizational behavior is a plus
+ 15+ years of experience in employee communications/engagement and change management
+ Prosci certification and large-agency experience also a plus
+ Experience and comfort with counseling clients at the C-suite level
+ Experience developing and generating support for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that apply data-driven insights to deliver business outcomes for our clients
+ Excellent time management skills with the ability to lead programs and manage others to deliver high-quality thinking and results quickly and within tight timetables
+ Entrepreneurial spirt with experience identifying and building relationships and translating those into tangible partnerships
+ Highly detail oriented, and strong presentation skills
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ The ability to be flexible, adaptable and wear many hats
+ A positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow
+ Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Our Story
We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.
FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team (careers@fleishman.com) or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.
The anticipated U.S. salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $231,000.00.
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.
FleishmanHillard, a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands has an immediate opening for a hands-on, self-starting Senior Vice President to build on the existing strength of our Talent + Transformation practice.
As a Senior Consultant, this candidate will be responsible for providing strategic counsel, working directly with C-suite clients in executive, corporate communications, HR, labor relations and other functional areas. This role will act as an interface between all Talent + Transformation teams across the agency. And will support the overall growth of the team by contributing to RFP responses and new-business pitches and developing thought-leadership content for dissemination across FleishmanHillard colleague, client and prospect audiences.
This is an exciting career opportunity for a dedicated team player who has significant multi-sector experience and relationships, is an excellent communicator, has strong experience in global internal communications, employee engagement and change management services and loves to work in a collaborative environment. If you’re a natural connector and love creating new partnerships, come join our team!
FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.
The Role
+ Work with client C-suite executives on a variety of complex Talent + Transformation strategies
+ Identify and contribute to growth opportunities for the global agency including RFP responses, new-business pitches, prospecting, and thought leadership
+ Leverage professional network to generate business for the firm and participate in other business development efforts
+ Provide strategic counsel to the agency’s other employee communications practitioners, leading and participating in account planning and program management efforts
+ Develop and implement employee communications, engagement, alignment and change management programs for an array of clients/industries, including mergers/acquisitions, integrations, spinoffs/IPOs, reorganizations, reductions in force, functional transformations, leadership transitions, culture programs, branding initiatives and more
+ Counsel on a variety of other highly strategic internal communications efforts, including employee value propositions, employee advocacy programs, purpose/values programs, diversity and inclusion programs, labor/bargaining projects, crisis/issues management engagements and more
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related field. Master’s degree in communications, business, organizational psychology or organizational behavior is a plus
+ 15+ years of experience in employee communications/engagement and change management
+ Prosci certification and large-agency experience also a plus
+ Experience and comfort with counseling clients at the C-suite level
+ Experience developing and generating support for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that apply data-driven insights to deliver business outcomes for our clients
+ Excellent time management skills with the ability to lead programs and manage others to deliver high-quality thinking and results quickly and within tight timetables
+ Entrepreneurial spirt with experience identifying and building relationships and translating those into tangible partnerships
+ Highly detail oriented, and strong presentation skills
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ The ability to be flexible, adaptable and wear many hats
+ A positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow
+ Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Our Story
We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.
FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team (careers@fleishman.com) or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.
The anticipated U.S. salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $231,000.00.
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.
Source : FleishmanHillard