project manager - organizational change management (ocm)

$104,000 - $124,800/Yr

Randstad - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major national transportation initiative by managing organizational change within a large-scale fleet replacement program. The Project Manager - Organizational Change Management (OCM) will oversee moderately complex projects or key components of a larger program. Utilizing their technical knowledge and OCM experience, the individual will coordinate change management efforts under the guidance of a senior-level Program or Portfolio Manager. The role involves developing and maintaining change management plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and communication plans to ensure the smooth implementation of organizational changes across the program. The Project Manager will apply change management methodologies to support organizational change initiatives, ensuring that all aspects of the change process are effectively managed. This includes developing and maintaining a change management plan throughout the program lifecycle, creating and implementing comprehensive communication strategies using various channels, and clearly conveying messages to diverse audiences. The individual will also engage with stakeholders to identify and communicate the impacts of decisions and changes within assigned projects and across the broader program. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external resources and key project stakeholders is crucial for success in this role. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining essential change management artifacts that support the overall objectives of the program.

Responsibilities

• Apply change management methodologies to support organizational change initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a change management plan throughout the program lifecycle.
• Create and implement comprehensive communication strategies using various channels.
• Clearly convey messages to diverse audiences and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate deliverables according to the communications plan and develop clear messaging.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify and communicate the impacts of decisions and changes within assigned projects and across the broader program.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external resources and key project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain essential change management artifacts.

Requirements

• Proficient in organizational change management with relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, emphasizing collaboration, team building, presentations, and customer service.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in project management.
• Familiarity with railroad systems, practices, and terminology.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Incentive and recognition program
• 401K contribution