OCM Lead
Company: eStaffLLC
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Change and Communication Lead for a hybrid
(On-site work required) contract position with our Sacramento,
California based client playing a key role in ensuring change
initiative projects meet objectives on time and on budget by
increasing employee adoption and usage. As the Specialist, you will
play a pivotal role in driving successful organizational change
initiatives by effectively assessing change readiness, crafting
compelling communications, and positioning the organization for
cultural transformation. Your expertise in change management and
communication will be instrumental in ensuring smooth transitions
and maximizing employee and organizational adoption and engagement.
Specific responsibilities will include: • Conduct thorough
assessments of organizational change readiness and identify
potential risks and obstacles. Collaborate with executives and
senior management to evaluate user readiness and develop strategies
to address any resistance. • Develop and execute comprehensive
communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans that
align with organization and project goals. Tailor messages to
represent various stakeholder positions, such as Executive, Project
Sponsor, Project Manager, subject matter experts, and senior
individuals. • Prepare updates, progress reports, and issue briefs
for executives. Anticipate potential reactions and refine messages
to effectively communicate with diverse backgrounds. • Work closely
with the Project Manager, executives, and senior leaders to
finalize communication materials, adapting to their communication
styles. • Lead the development of project communication and
feedback mechanisms • Develop compelling materials for various
media, such as PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, web content,
status reports, and project marketing campaigns. • Act in a
facilitation capacity for cultural change within the organization.
Guide and mentor senior leaders and executives in leading change
efforts and making necessary decisions to drive cultural
transformation. • Leverage existing OCM methodologies and best
practices to develop education and training plans. Coordinate with
Training Material Developers to define and measure success metrics.
• Identify, analyze, and prepare adoption risk mitigation tactics.
Manage anticipated resistance and integrate change management
activities into project plans. • Assess the change impact, manage
the portfolio, and monitor change progress. Track and report issues
related to change initiatives. Requirements: • 5 years of combined
experience in communications, organizational change management
planning, development, and delivery associated with enterprise
changes of structure, systems or processes • Exceptional written
and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor
messages for diverse stakeholders. • Refined communication and
interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex
subject matters to meet the needs of different stakeholders and
organizational structures. • Strong task management skills with the
ability to meet communication deadlines and manage multiple media
projects simultaneously. • Demonstrated experience in leading
change management activities, assessing change readiness, and
developing strategies to manage resistance with emphasis on helping
to position the organization for cultural change and
transformation. • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with
various audiences, including executives, senior leaders, and
project teams. • Familiarity with communication tools, media, and
project scheduling software. • Positive, energetic, and
self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic work
environment. • Ability to guide and mentor others through
organizational transformations. • Professional demeanor and acute
ability to solve problems • Experience in meeting planning and
facilitation • Knowledge of Organizational and Cultural Change
Management best practices Preferred: • Master's degree in
communications, Organizational Development, or a related field. •
Experience with crisis communications and managing sensitive
issues. • Knowledge of design software for creating visual assets.
• Consulting experience specifically with public sector clients in
CA State Departments • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word,
Excel, PowerPoint) Education, Certification, Training & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, Organizational Psychology,
Business Administration, or a related field. • Certification as a
Change Management Professional (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, or
comparable)
Keywords: eStaffLLC, Chico , OCM Lead, Human Resources , Sacramento, California