M&A Change Management Lead

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for a Strategic Change Management M&A Leader to guide and lead change management and communication activities for a diverse portfolio of merger integrations within our Global Brokerage and Benefits Services businesses. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth transitions and fostering an inclusive employee experience throughout the merger integration process.

• Portfolio Management: Lead and handle change management activities supporting Gallagher Brokerage and Benefits Services merger integrations, ensuring effective strategies are in place for successful transitions.
• Strategic Consultation: Partner with business leaders to develop change management strategies and approaches that align with organizational goals and promote inclusivity.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor team of change management and communications professionals, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting mechanisms to track progress, identify risks, and measure the success of change initiatives.
• Resource Management: Oversee the management of change management plans, standardized templates, and resources, ensuring they are consistently updated with the latest capabilities and aligned with the Gallagher brand.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong relationships with key partners across the organization to ensure alignment and support for inclusive change initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of change management efforts.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years related experience required.

Highly Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Confirmed experience in leading change management initiatives within mergers and acquisitions, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience oversee and developing diverse, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies and tools.

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.