Director, Change Management
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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to WorkĀ®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.Position Overview
Woolpert is hiring a Director, Change Management to join our dynamic Business Transformation team. This position reports to the Global Head, Business Transformation, and is responsible for developing a strategic, results-driven approach to lead organizational engagement, readiness, and adoption for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and M&A integrations. This role is responsible for developing and executing change management strategies that drive adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure the successful implementation of organizational changes across people, processes, and technology.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
What You Will Do:
Lead the design and execution of comprehensive change management strategies for large-scale business transformation initiatives and acquisition integrations
Partner with executive leadership to align change initiatives with business goals and organizational priorities
Establish and oversee change frameworks, methodologies, tools, and governance
Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop engagement strategies across all levels of the organization, both internal and acquisition company stakeholders
Drive communication planning and execution to ensure clear, consistent messaging
Lead organizational readiness assessments and develop mitigation plans
Build and mentor a high-performing cross-functional change management team
Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to integrate change practices into project delivery
Define and track success metrics (KPIs) to measure adoption, engagement, and business impact
Identify risks and resistance points and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and change agility
What You Will Bring:
Bachelorās degree required; Masterās degree (MBA or related field) preferred
10+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, or transformation leadership
Proven experience leading large, complex enterprise transformations
Strong knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR or similar frameworks)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior executives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Skills
Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci)
Experience in business/digital transformation or M&A integration related change management
Background in consulting or large-scale program management
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Influence and negotiation
Emotional intelligence and empathy
Resilience and adaptability
Data-driven decision making
Key Success Metrics
Adoption rates and user engagement
Achievement of transformation milestones
Stakeholder satisfaction
Reduction in change resistance
Measurable business outcomes tied to initiatives
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, youāll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Pay Range$140,000—$170,000 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [email protected].
If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting [email protected].
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to WorkĀ®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.Position Overview
Woolpert is hiring a Director, Change Management to join our dynamic Business Transformation team. This position reports to the Global Head, Business Transformation, and is responsible for developing a strategic, results-driven approach to lead organizational engagement, readiness, and adoption for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and M&A integrations. This role is responsible for developing and executing change management strategies that drive adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure the successful implementation of organizational changes across people, processes, and technology.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
What You Will Do:
Lead the design and execution of comprehensive change management strategies for large-scale business transformation initiatives and acquisition integrations
Partner with executive leadership to align change initiatives with business goals and organizational priorities
Establish and oversee change frameworks, methodologies, tools, and governance
Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop engagement strategies across all levels of the organization, both internal and acquisition company stakeholders
Drive communication planning and execution to ensure clear, consistent messaging
Lead organizational readiness assessments and develop mitigation plans
Build and mentor a high-performing cross-functional change management team
Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to integrate change practices into project delivery
Define and track success metrics (KPIs) to measure adoption, engagement, and business impact
Identify risks and resistance points and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and change agility
What You Will Bring:
Bachelorās degree required; Masterās degree (MBA or related field) preferred
10+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, or transformation leadership
Proven experience leading large, complex enterprise transformations
Strong knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR or similar frameworks)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior executives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Skills
Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci)
Experience in business/digital transformation or M&A integration related change management
Background in consulting or large-scale program management
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Influence and negotiation
Emotional intelligence and empathy
Resilience and adaptability
Data-driven decision making
Key Success Metrics
Adoption rates and user engagement
Achievement of transformation milestones
Stakeholder satisfaction
Reduction in change resistance
Measurable business outcomes tied to initiatives
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, youāll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Pay Range$140,000—$170,000 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [email protected].
If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting [email protected].
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.