Lead, Change Management - ITOF

Chevron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron seeks an experienced Change Management leader to influence IT programs and drive enterprise-wide adoption in Houston. You will manage a team of change and communications professionals, shaping strategies that maximize workforce engagement and minimize resistance while supporting business goals.

You will coach stakeholders at all levels and ensure change activities are integrated into project plans, serving as a subject matter expert to align IT foundation goals with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, change management, marketing or similar field.
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• Experienced in Agile Methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of communications and change management professionals to implement communication and behavioral change strategies that maximize workforce adoption, minimize resistance, support business goals, and increase the effectiveness of the IT Function across the enterprise.
• Provide direct support and coaching to all levels of the organization, work through others to succeed, and support project teams by developing and integrating change management activities into their project/product plans. Acts as a subject matter expert to ensure alignment of IT foundation goals and objectives with business needs.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, change management, marketing or similar field

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary

Influences and facilitates changes to programs, initiatives, and to organizational changes throughout the IT Function (Change management is the processes and tools needed to manage the impacts to the workforce of business changes. The communication of changes to the workforce is a key emphasis.) Leads projects of large scope and complexity under minimal supervision. Work regularly has Business Unit/Asset level impact. Detailed knowledge of work function, related functions, and industry practices (especially Oil & Gas).

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of communications and change management professionals to implement communication and behavioral change strategies that maximize workforce adoption, minimize resistance, support business goals, and increase the effectiveness of the IT Function across the enterprise.
• Provide direct support and coaching to all levels of the organization, work through others to succeed, and support project teams by developing and integrating change management activities into their project/product plans. Acts as a subject matter expert to ensure alignment of IT foundation goals and objectives with business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, change management, marketing or similar field
• Minimum 10 years related experience
• Experienced in Agile Methodology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in planning and directing the implementation of behavioral, cultural, organizational, process or technical changes.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across department, divisions, functions, cultures, and levels in a large global company Proven ability to analyze and simplify complex data and information and convert it into clear and engaging messaging.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.