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Overview

Director, Change Enablement & Employee Experience

Location: 230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States (Hybrid weekly 3 days onsite)

Contract: 6 Months (with possible extension)

Must Have

7-10 years of change manager experience required.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director, Change Enablement & Employee Experience to lead operational change management for the organizational separation of WBD into two independent companies. This pivotal role will ensure a seamless and positive employee experience during the transition, proactively managing all people-related aspects to support business continuity and minimize disruption.

The successful candidate will bring best-in-class change management practices, work cross-functionally to drive the separation plan, and ensure organizational readiness for Day 1 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Change Management Strategy Development & Impact Analysis
  
  
  • Lead the creation and execution of an end-to-end change management strategy for the separation.
  • Conduct impact assessments, audience readiness analyses, and develop mitigation plans across systems, policies, and processes.
  • Monitor and adapt the strategy as activities evolve, ensuring alignment with changing business needs.
  
  
  
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership
  • Build and nurture collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders (e.g., Tech, Finance, Legal, Real Estate, People & Culture).
  • Partner closely with workstreams such as Talent Development, Communications, and Org Culture, ensuring cohesive and synchronized change plans.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for all people-related impacts of separation.
  
  
  
• Change Material Development & Execution
  • Oversee the creation and deployment of all change deliverables, including communications, training, and engagement activities.
  • Ensure all materials meet quality and legal standards and align with internal communications and P&C teams.
  
  
  
• Change Workstream Project Management
  • Define and drive the change management workstream's scope, milestones, and deliverables in accordance with overall separation timelines.
  • Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks; communicate project status across stakeholders and leadership.
  
  
  
• Continuous Improvement (Post-Day 1 & Ongoing Support)
  • Foster ongoing adoption and continuous improvement, leveraging employee feedback, pulse surveys, and external best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and refine change management methods for sustained effectiveness.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in organizational change management, ideally within large-scale transformation or separation environments.
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional change initiatives impacting processes, people, and systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management experience, with an ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Experience collaborating across diverse functions such as Technology, Legal, Finance, Real Estate, and HR/People & Culture.
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution approach.
• Empathetic leader focused on delivering a best-in-class employee experience.
• Agile, adaptable, and resilient in the face of complex challenges.
• Strong collaborator with a track record of breaking down silos for cross-functional success.

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