Change /Communications Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Align Technology is a global medical device company that pioneered the invisible orthodontics market with the introduction of the Invisalign system in 1999.  Today, we develop innovative, technology-rich products such as Invisalign aligner treatments, iTero™ intra-oral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services to help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.

Job Description

This role works with the Sr. Manager, Change Management to participate in the development and delivery of communication, training and other relevant change management activities related to the delivery of key initiatives. This person will be accountable for the local and global communication activities. Strong partnership and maintaining consistency with the Human Resources team and agreed global direction is a key responsibility of this role.

 

Seeking a dynamic team player with strong communications experience, preferably specific to change management.  This is a highly visible role working with the Change Management team, broader HR team and key leaders in the organization to ensure key initiatives are supported with the delivery of a solid change management plan. This position will participate in the achievement of adoption of strategic initiatives designed to successfully transform our growing billion dollar organization.

  • Participate in high impact, cross-functional projects by assisting with change management and organizational effectiveness strategies and approaches.
  • Responsible for executing on key internal communication projects. 
  • Participate in development and utilization of methodologies and tools for driving targeted adoption related to major implementations and key business changes/events.
  • Work directly with key stakeholders to help design specific change adoption plans.
  • Build change management knowledge and capabilities across the company.
  • Consult on the people and organizational impact of business decisions.
  • Lead and drive the continuous improvement initiatives identified.

Qualifications

Change Management - Integration with the program teams to identify all upcoming project changes and communicate the changes appropriately. This position will also help coordinate training and learning sessions in support of overall change management initiative.
Communications – Execution of communications related to key corporate programs. The communication activities are to be tied into the programs and overall change management activities.
Collaboration - Internal collaboration across functions and global processes, including maintenance of internal collaboration platforms is a critical area of accountability for this role.

 

  • A 3 years general business or Human Resources experience is preferred.
  • 2-3 years’ experience using OE/OD/Change Management tools and methodologies, including business case analysis, communications, training, organizational design, team development, etc. 
  • Prior experience participating in Change Management programs at an enterprise level.
  • Strong communications experience including  proven skill in writing, editing, presentation design and executive communication.
  • Ability to produce clear, precise, well-designed communication in a variety of media, including print, electronic and visual formats.
  • Knack for working with complex topics and simplifying them for internal audiences through writing, information design and other creative techniques.
  • Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and ability to adjust as necessary.
  • Project management skills
  • Strong business acumen and experience managing multiple stakeholders within complex organizations is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Experience with web-based communications tools is an asset in order to enable the online communications channel.  E.g SharePoint and/or web-design.

 

Education

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.