Strategic Change Office Analyst
About the Role:The Strategic Change Office (SCO) provides project and change management leadership on the firm’s highest‑priority, complex improvement initiatives, requiring a strategic, big‑picture mindset and playing a critical role in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. SCO projects typically span multiple departments or business units, where the team brings both structured leadership and a neutral perspective to help stakeholders navigate high‑impact challenges. This role offers broad visibility across the firm, the opportunity to work alongside a high‑performing, collaborative, and supportive team, and exposure to diverse areas of the business that support ongoing professional growth.
The firm’s unique culture values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork, partnership, and flexibility through a hybrid work schedule.The Impact You’ll Make:Assist with day-to-day execution of strategic initiatives and high-complexity projects under the direction of an SCO managerSupport stakeholder engagement by helping build and maintain relationshipsDraft initial versions of client deliverables and presentation materials for reviewAssist in developing project and change management plans, creating initial drafts for manager approvalPrepare draft communications and templates for leadership and stakeholdersCoordinate project tasks, schedules, and resources as directedSchedule and organize meetings for assigned projectsSupport status update meetings by preparing materials and capturing notesPrepare and distribute agendas and recaps for assigned meetingsUpdate and maintain project and change management plans, tracking activities and progress with guidanceAssist in gathering and analyzing data, identifying patterns and key themes under supervisionProvide support for ad hoc projects, special requests, and team activities as neededWhat You’ll Bring to Baird:2-4 years of professional work experience; supporting project or change management activities preferredBachelor’s Degree required in a related fieldPossesses strong written and verbal communication skillsDetail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and reliability; demonstrates a drive for continuous improvementComfortable working in ambiguous situations with guidanceDemonstrates professional presence and basic understanding of business concepts; eager to learn and growCollaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to take initiativeStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to apply concepts with guidanceProficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word, Outlook) and has the ability to learn quickly#LI-TA1Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.SummaryLocation: WI-MilwaukeeType: Full time