Staff Organizational Change Management Lead

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead based out of Baltimore, MD. While this position expectation is to be performed onsite full-time or in a hybrid capacity (local to the Linthicum/BWI, MD area), consideration may be given for 100% remote accommodation within CONUS.

This role will be reporting directly to the Sector Tactical Deployment Manager within the Mission Systems (MS) Digital Transformation Office (DTO). As a Staff Org. Change Management lead, you will play a pivotal role in our Digital Transformation Solution readiness and solution deployments across MS divisions in support of our sector operations. Your responsibilities will include driving recurring organizational change management initiatives and serving as a critical partner with enterprise and other sector change management teams during multi-sector, divisional solution deployments.

What you will get to do:

• Lead and coordinate sector change management activities for the MS DTO organization, ensuring clarity and consistency across sector.
• Develop and execute OCM road map for DT, MS sector and track dependencies/training
• Strategically guide recurring change management initiatives, collaborating with business portfolio leads and sector deployment team to refine communications and training documentation.
• Work closely with Digital Transformation (DT) enterprise change management teams on process implementation, fostering seamless partnerships to uphold alignment with enterprise change management strategy and plans.
• Support Staff meetings including meeting facilitation, chart compilation, and action item tracking
• Scheduling and promoting engagement activities including end-user collaborations
• Foster relationships between other sector DT leads, ensuring unified messaging and consistent change management approaches.
• Contribute to (or ensure) a smooth transition of change management initiatives into sustainment, post-project implementation, nurturing ongoing support and synergy with organizational goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Organizational Change Management and/or Process Excellence experience with the focus on large-scale transformational, technical and process change.
• OCM methodology professional certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project)
• Current, active DoD Secret clearance within 4 years of last investigation / adjudication
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and hands-on level as needed
• Proven experience prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines
• Experience influencing and driving results w/o direct authority of personnel
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required
• Ability to drive strategic change initiatives to align with Digital Transformation objectives and foster innovation.
• Ability to work across different departments or disciplines, understanding various operational needs and constraints
• Ability to inspire and motivates others to achieve the organization's vision, fostering collaboration and constructive conflict resolution.
• Strong communication skills to constructively resolve conflicts as differing priorities and opinions could impact project outcomes
• Adaptability:
• Strong communication skills, with a track record of crafting and elevating communication initiatives.
• Proficiency in navigating complex business landscapes and project management acumen.
• Leadership skills with adept stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic environment, ensuring continued success in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and understanding tactics and processes involved in change management.
• Ability to approach complex issues systematically, using analytical skills to weigh options and forecast potential outcomes.
• OCM PROSCI methodology certification

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.