Title:
Organizational Change Management Lead
Location:
San Diego, CA
Pay:$80.00 - $90.00/hour
Schedule:
Standard Office Hours
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Key Responsibilities
Change Management Leadership (40%)
- Lead and manage all aspects of change management across multiple initiatives
- Coordinate closely with departments, subject matter experts (SMEs), consultants, leadership, and project teams
- Develop and execute OCM strategies, approaches, and timelines
- Oversee change impact assessments, business readiness planning, communications, and training initiatives
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues
Delivery & Accountability (25%)
- Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure milestones and deliverables are met
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets
- Monitor and report progress against OCM objectives
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication (20%)
- Maintain open and transparent communication with project team members, stakeholders, end-users, and management
- Present technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences
- Lead meetings and executive-level briefings as required
Systems & Tools Support (10%)
- Utilize and support project management applications and tools to maintain consistency in reporting, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
- Promote best practices in project governance and change tracking
Essential Duties and Job Functions
- Lead high-profile, enterprise-level change initiatives
- Manage multiple OCM activities simultaneously
- Direct and mentor a small internal team
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business units
- Develop training materials and communication plans
- Ensure business readiness prior to implementation
- Support system-related initiatives including ERP, scheduling, dispatch, and mobility applications
- Maintain professional standards when engaging with senior leadership
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5–8 years of experience in Organizational Change Management, Project Management, IT initiatives, construction programs, or related operational environments
- Experience managing large-scale, complex projects required
Certifications
- Prosci Change Management Certification required
- Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies
- Working knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP platforms, scheduling systems, dispatch systems, and mobility applications preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power Platform applications
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation abilities
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and risk mitigation capabilities
- Demonstrated professionalism and executive presence
- Ability to drive change across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Self-starter with high accountability and performance standards
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