Program Change Management Lead
18 days ago
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OnsiteFull-time10+ yearsSenior
Summary
WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Program Change Management Lead to develop and execute change management initiatives and manage financial and contractual aspects of the IBR General Engineering Consultant contract in Vancouver, WA.
About the Role
The Program Change Management Lead is responsible for leading stakeholder engagement, readiness assessments, and training initiatives to ensure successful adoption of changes. The role includes overseeing budgeting, cost control, non-construction procurements, contract negotiations, and maintaining client relationships, including managing subcontracts and amendments. The position requires developing and implementing change management strategies for complex programs, conducting stakeholder analyses, designing communication and training plans, facilitating workshops, monitoring change adoption, integrating change activities into project delivery, analyzing business processes, adapting strategies based on feedback, managing conflicts, and leading teams to achieve outcomes.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, commercial management, or related field (master's preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the civil construction industry.
- Proficiency in change management methodologies and tools.
- Understanding of WSDOT's Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) and Actual Not to Exceed (ANTE) processes.
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Ability to form strong relationships with clients, subconsultants, and engineering professionals.
- Experience working with Oregon and Washington DOTs, federal agencies, local and state governments, resource agencies, transit agencies, MPOs, port authorities, and Tribal nations.
- Experience developing, writing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, change orders, and subcontract agreements.
Preferred:
- Experience in a program management environment.
Benefits
- Flexible and agile workplace model.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Opportunities for career growth and knowledge development.
- Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity and inclusion.
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Vancouver, WA