Lean Agile Change Agent

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Lean Agile Change Agent.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $123750.0 - $181500.0 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do : Job Summary

The Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of Lean and Agile practices across the organization. We are seeking an expert-level Lean Agile Change Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide leadership on complex assignments and projects, translating business or functional vision into actionable plans and guiding their execution. This role involves contributing to the development of business or functional strategy and being accountable for results that impact the entire business or function.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement Lean Agile change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance.

Translate business or functional vision into detailed plans and guide their execution, including resource allocation strategy, quarterly planning and release management.

Lead and manage Lean Agile change initiatives, ensuring they are delivered with outstanding outcomes & customer satisfaction.

Maintain the Playbook and Standard Work documents, ensuring they are up-to-date and aligned with best practices.

Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless integration and alignment of Lean Agile change initiatives.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Lean Agile change management strategies and make necessary adjustments.

Build relationships effectively, provide strong influence to managers and employees to help them adapt to Lean Agile changes.

Communicate Lean Agile change initiatives and their impact to all stakeholders effectively.

Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

Expected Outcomes and Success Metrics :

Successful Implementation of Lean Agile Change Initiatives : Ensure that all Lean Agile change initiatives are implemented successfully, meeting the defined objectives, timelines and outcomes.

High Employee Adoption and Usage : Achieve high levels of employee adoption and usage of new Lean Agile processes, systems, and tools introduced through change initiatives.

Minimal Resistance to Change : Minimize resistance to Lean Agile changes by effectively addressing concerns and providing necessary support to employees.

Alignment with Organizational Goals : Ensure that all Lean Agile change initiatives are aligned with the overall business or functional strategy and contribute to achieving organizational goals.

Stakeholder Satisfaction : Maintain high levels of satisfaction among stakeholders by effectively communicating Lean Agile change initiatives and their impact, and addressing any concerns promptly.

Continuous Improvement : Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Lean Agile change management strategies, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.

Key Skills :

Lean Agile Expertise : Strong understanding of Lean Agile principles, methodologies, and tools.

Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey Lean Agile change initiatives and their impact to stakeholders.

Problem-Solving : Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during Lean Agile change initiatives.

Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and departments.

Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze Lean Agile change data and metrics to evaluate effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.

Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to changing Lean Agile change requirements and priorities.

Coaching : Ability to provide coaching and support to managers and employees to help them adapt to Lean Agile changes.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications (Must Have's) :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Minimum seven (7) year's experience of IT or change management

Minimum two (2) year's experience working in an Agile and / or Lean environment

No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Moon Township PA : Beachwood OH : Galesburg MI : Raleigh NC : Houston TX : or Menomonee Falls WI

Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong knowledge of Lean and Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Safe, Value Stream Mapping or Business Process Improvement

Experience Agile Coaching and / or Process Improvement

Certification in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Certification in Lean, Agile, or related disciplines (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Lean Six Sigma)

Strong understanding of product management methodologies and governance frameworks

Skills : Soft skills

Leadership : Ability to lead and influence product teams and stakeholders.

Attention to Detail : Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Adaptability : Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strategic Thinking : Ability to think strategically and align governance practices with organizational goals.

Proficient communications skills, able to work on a matrix organization; comfortable working with and coordinating cross-functional teams. Able to work under pressure. Results driven. Influencer. Pragmatic. Able to simplify complex information translating into business terms.

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