Change Realization Specialist Jobs

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Communications

Position Summary

The Change Realization Specialist will play a key role in ensuring Bridgestone Business Services transformation and delivery initiatives are realized by creating and implementing change management and communications strategies that will increase adoption and usage of business processes, systems, technology, job roles, and organizational structures. The role will be based in Nashville, TN at the corporate office working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives in helping them fulfill the role of change sponsor
• Effectively facilitate meetings; must be able to communicate with executive leadership
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively to ensure all applicable parties are co-creating and aware of plans and timelines
• Clearly articulate messages via verbal and written communication to different audiences.
• Produce written and visual communications needed to distribute messages related to the organization, strategy, performance, etc. related to Business Services
• Support training efforts through providing input, document requirements and support the design and delivery of training programs
• Influence others to move toward a common goal or vision
• Consult and coach project teams
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
• Assess the change impact; conduct impact analysis and other evaluations to determine change plan
• Create and manage communication strategy for BBS function
• Work as a team player and collaboratively with and through others
• Apply structured methodology and lead change management planning and activities
• Support project teams in integrating change management activities into their project plans
• Support communication efforts through the design, development, delivery and management of communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to work well in ambiguous situations remaining flexible and adaptable
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Experience with a variety of large- and small-scale change management initiatives

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.