Manager, Organizational Effectiveness based in Battle Creek, Michigan

The manager, Organizational Effectiveness (MOE) provides coordination and leadership support to project related activities across the foundation. This role is responsible for managing and tracking projects, obtaining and analyzing reports, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and partnerships. The MOE plays a key role in supporting business process improvement efforts, facilitating collaboration across departments, and ensuring smooth project execution and supports the foundation’s efforts to drive process optimization, internal coordination, and continuous improvement.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in management, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience leading or supporting teams focused on organizational effectiveness, project coordination, or business process improvement.
• Experience with project management and business process improvement strategies and tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple change initiatives and influence across a complex organization.
• Experience working with diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds in a global or multicultural environment.

Additional position specific information

• Coaching, Facilitation & Learning
• Provide coaching and mentorship to individuals, teams, and leaders, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Lead training sessions, team workshops, and one-on-one coaching to build change resilience and capability.
• Foster an environment of psychological safety, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Design and administer surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms to gather insights and drive meaningful change.
• Results-oriented; able to take concepts and ideas from strategy to implementation.
• Strong team building, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and proactively address challenges.
• Capacity to apply skills and knowledge to unique and varied situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Highly developed customer service mindset, ensuring responsiveness and resourcefulness.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal staff at all levels and external partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of tact and discretion.
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity and rapid organizational changes.
• Strong project management skills, ensuring timely execution of initiatives.
• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of foundation programs, strategies, and initiatives.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present data-driven insights.
• Innovative mindset, with a willingness to explore new approaches to solving challenges.
  • Ability to conduct research, synthesize findings, and communicate insights effectively.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until finalist candidates have been identified.

How to Apply

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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