Change and Governance Lead

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA seeks a seasoned change management leader to drive enterprise transformation. You will shape change strategies, governance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring adoption across multiple business units. Travel to client sites up to 10% and collaboration with diverse teams are required.

The role requires a US citizen able to obtain Public Trust; a Bachelor's in a related field and 7–10 years of experience are expected. This is based in the Guidehouse Arlington office.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years leading organizational change, transformation, governance, or business modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting large, complex enterprise programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Willing to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational change management and governance activities for a large-scale enterprise transformation.
• Develop and execute change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and readiness initiatives.
• Establish governance structures, decision-making processes, and executive reporting frameworks.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.
• Facilitate executive workshops, governance boards, and leadership meetings.
• Partner with business, technology, data, and program teams to align activities.
• Develop executive briefings, communications materials, adoption metrics.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to support adoption.
• Monitor readiness and adoption through dashboards, surveys, and feedback.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on risks and opportunities.

Skills

Change management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, HR, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will DoLead organizational change management and governance activities supporting a large-scale enterprise transformation program.Develop and execute change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communications campaigns, and workforce readiness initiatives.Establish governance structures, decision-making processes, and executive reporting frameworks.Conduct stakeholder analyses, organizational impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.Facilitate executive workshops, governance boards, working groups, and leadership meetings.Partner with business, technology, data, and program teams to align transformation activities across multiple stakeholder groups.Develop executive briefings, communications materials, engagement plans, and adoption metrics.Identify organizational risks and resistance points, and develop mitigation strategies to support successful adoption.Monitor program readiness and adoption through reporting, dashboards, surveys, and stakeholder feedback.Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership regarding change impacts, risks, and opportunities.What You Will NeedMust be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\".Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field.Seven(7) to Ten(10) years of experience leading organizational change management, transformation, governance, or business modernization initiatives.Experience supporting large, complex enterprise programs involving multiple stakeholders and business units.Demonstrated ability to develop communications strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and readiness assessments.Strong facilitation, presentation, and executive communication skills.Experience managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Must be able to go to travel to client site when needed.Will work from the Guidehouse office in Arlington, VA.What Would Be Nice to HaveProsci Change Management Certification.PMP certification.Experience supporting cloud, ERP, HR, workforce, or digital modernization programs.Experience working in highly regulated or complex organizational environments.Master's degree in a related discipline.Experience developing adoption metrics, executive dashboards, and governance frameworks.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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