IT Implementation Lead

Company: Thrivent
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they---ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today---and tomorrow. This position provides an opportunity to partner with multiple members of the IT Effectiveness team and leaders across the IT organization to help position the division for success. This individual contributor will partner closely with and take work direction from other senior members of the IT Effectiveness team in areas of strategy, goal setting, change management and communication across the IT organization. Job Description The individual in this role will assist with the planning and coordinating of strategies and activities related to IT; develop materials and content to drive alignment to proposed strategies with key stakeholders; design and align communication and change management materials in support of technology initiatives and IT leader needs. Job Duties and Responsibilities Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Leveraging a strategy deployment methodology, plan and execute activities required to support an organizational strategy aligned to enterprise goals. Develop materials and content to drive alignment to proposed strategies with key stakeholders. Support coordination across division on goal-setting and annual planning and tracking. Coordinate change management activities to ensure there is organizational alignment to strategies that may include: Leadership Retreat planning and facilitation Stakeholder identification and change impact assessments Adoption metrics and problem solving to address adoption issues Provide oversight to change management strategies & tactics and communication planning & execution that drive the delivery of timely and relevant communication. Collaborate with communication team for field and other non-IT corporate audiences as necessary. Provide support for divisional activities including IT Town Halls, IT Leader Forums and other events to support continued transformation of IT culture and ways of working. Develop and monitor systems to measure the value and effectiveness of changes initiatives. Provide support and oversight to projects of high divisional importance (e.g. Continuous Improvement efforts, Strategic Planning and execution, etc) by developing project plans (objectives, responsibilities, timelines) and driving progress toward deadlines. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in ambiguity, juggling multiple projects at once, operating strategically and very tactically, and is effective communicating with all levels of the organization. Competencies needed to be successful: Collaborative team player; able to work with and through others. Influence and engage others Think Strategically Apply Business Acumen Demonstrate Resilience Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor---s degree or 5 years equivalent experience in Business, Computer Science or related field. Demonstrates understanding of a variety of the enterprises concepts, practices, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to influence others, drive results through others and build relationships at multiple levels across the organization. Knowledge of Strategy deployment, Change Management and Communication tools and principles. Excellent human relations skills, tact, good listening and consulting skills. Preferred Job Qualifications: Demonstrated effective communication, project management, group facilitation, conflict resolution, analysis, and interpretation, visionary and strategic thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and measure implemented programs. Ability to serve as a ---change agent,--- dealing with ambiguity, seeing the big picture and driving change. Ability to think and act quickly ---on your feet.---

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