Officer, Organizational Effectiveness based in Battle Creek, Michigan

hybrid opportunities available

The officer, Organizational Effectiveness (OOE) leads multiple high-impact projects, optimizing business processes, systems, and structures to enhance organizational agility and performance. This role applies a people-centered, data-driven, and adaptive approach to transformation, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless adoption across the foundation. Balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, the OOE leverages change/project management, agile methodologies, and process improvement to drive sustainable outcomes. Serving as a key partner across teams, this role ensures initiatives are aligned with organizational goals, foster collaboration, and enhance overall effectiveness.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, organizational development, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum five years of relevant experience (preferably eight or more years), with demonstrated expertise in change/project management, organizational development, or process improvement.
• Experience with change management methodologies, frameworks, and tools (certification preferred).
• Strong background in project management and business process improvement strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile (certification 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. o Design and administer surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms to gather insights and drive meaningful change.
• Develops, maintains, and leverages strategic relationships and networks to support work-related goals.
• Effectively negotiates and influences stakeholders, balancing competing interests while maintaining relationships.
• Understands how to navigate organizational structures, anticipate challenges, and drive initiatives forward.
• Empowers teams and individuals, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Uses data-driven insights to assess challenges, identify solutions, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Thrives in ambiguity, adjusting strategies in dynamic environments while maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• Actively seeks to involve and engage diverse perspectives, recognizing and adapting to cultural differences.
• Identifies and implements process improvements that enhance efficiency and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Mobilizes stakeholders and gains commitment without relying on authority.
• Confident and empathetic communicator who can inspire and engage diverse teams.

How to Apply

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

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