Now Hiring - A. O. Smith - IT Communications and Change Management Lead in Nashville, TN

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IT Communications and Change Management Lead

Company / Location Information

Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is at the center of the trend. We are a $4 billion company with over 140 years of history and 12,000+ employees. Our emphasis is on hot water and clean water; we are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment as well as a supplier of water purification products in a number of emerging countries.

With manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Europe, we have the reach to serve customers worldwide.

A.O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement and maintaining a culture that values and respects our employees.

Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, we have programs in place to help our team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build an amazing career at A. O. Smith

This role is located in our modern Nashville Metro Center office, located just minutes from downtown with easy interstate access and free parking.

This role is eligible for a remote work schedule of up to two days remote work per week. New employees are eligible to apply after successfully completing their initial 90 days of employment and training.

Primary Function

Under the direction of the Business & Technology Solutions (BTS)Project Management Office (PMO), The Communications Project Manager will support the planning & execution of A.O. Smith IT communications and change management initiatives across multiple teams while executing a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy. The ideal candidate earns trust through performance and relationship building, is disciplined in operations execution, has creative ideas for employee engagement and has an extreme level of attention to detail. The individual will be an analytical leader with Project Management experience and the ability to influence (both up and across) across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate takes initiative and demonstrates ownership in driving BTS and business goals, while being agile to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Build out and execute the internal and external communications strategy of AO Smith BTS
• Develop and manage internal and external communications (for example, intra- or cross-divisional messages, talking points, frequently asked questions (FAQs), presentations, articles)
• Develop communication plans for major change initiatives – both project and operational
• Identify and implement new and innovative communication ideas
• Manage communications and change management toolsets
• Build and maintain a communications maturity roadmap for BTS
• Create and organize a communication toolkit for BTS team members to go for self-help

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years experience supporting or leading organizational change
• Experience balancing multiple projects, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience developing and executing creative content
• Exhibits sound business judgment, a proven ability to influence others, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of taking ownership and influencing results
• Excellent track record of driving cultural change and influencing organizations through communications
• Highly organized, Independent, and efficient in ambiguous situations
• Change Management certification or training

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37228: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person