Senior Officer, Organizational Effectiveness based in Battle Creek, Michigan

hybrid opportunities available

The senior officer, Organizational Effectiveness (SOOE) is responsible for leading enterprise-wide change and transformation initiatives to drive organizational performance and operational efficiency. This role applies expertise in change management, business process reengineering, systems thinking, project management, and data analytics to optimize structures, improve adoption of change, and enhance overall effectiveness. Working in close partnership with the Director of Transformation, this role ensures successful execution of high-impact programs, projects, and initiatives. The SOOE also serves as a subject matter expert in organizational effectiveness methodologies—including change management, agile practices, and process improvement—to drive sustainable outcomes across the foundation and will lead the Organizational Effectiveness (OE) squad and be accountable for the squad’s direction, strategy, and progress in support of the networked organization.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a relevant field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum of five years of related experience in organizational effectiveness, change management, or process improvement (eight or more years preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in change management methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience supervising and developing a team (three to five years preferred).
• Change management or project management certification required.
• Strong experience with project management and process improvement strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile (certification preferred).
• Proven ability to work effectively across diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds while fostering strong relationships.

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.
• Ability to lead multiple transformation and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Proven leadership skills in coaching, engaging, and developing a diverse team.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Skilled at maneuvering through complex political landscapes, anticipating challenges, and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Deep understanding of business process improvement, operational efficiency, and workflow integration.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities, ensuring teams remain aligned and productive.
• Ability to negotiate skillfully in complex situations, gaining support while maintaining positive relationships.
• Uses data modeling, analytics, and performance measurement to inform decision-making.
• Mobilizes teams to take action, using creative and effective approaches to drive results.
• Confident, empathetic communicator with the ability to inspire and engage teams across the foundation.
• Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it.
• Uses creative approaches to motivate others to meet goals.

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

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS PROCESS: We are partnering with Koya to assist with this search. Please submit all nominations, inquiries, and/or application materials, including a letter of application, resume, and a list of references in confidence to Koya at the following LINK. https://www.dsgco.com/search/21869-wkkf-oeso/

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

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