Lead Change Management Strategist - Strategy & Adoption

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit subsidies

Wellness center on-site

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Lead Change Management Specialist to drive enterprise-wide, cross-functional change initiatives from strategy through realization. You will design change plans, engage stakeholders, assess readiness, and craft clear communications to ensure adoption and value delivery across projects.

The role emphasizes training, benefits realization, and ongoing support, with opportunities to influence a broad array of programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of change management or organizational development experience supporting project delivery.
• Proficiency in ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process, and other change frameworks.
• Strong project management skills with ability to run multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading workshops, training sessions, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Change Strategy Development: Design and implement change management strategies and plans that align with organizational goals and support business projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage stakeholders at all levels to foster a supportive environment for change. Build relationships to gain buy-in and address concerns.
• Assessment and Analysis: Conduct impact assessments to identify potential risks and areas of resistance. Analyze organizational readiness and develop plans to address gaps.
• Communication Planning: Create and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure timely and clear messaging throughout the change process. Tailor communication to different audiences to facilitate understanding and engagement.
• Training and Support: Support training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to changes. Provide ongoing support and resources to facilitate the transition.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives. Monitor progress and adapt strategies as needed to ensure successful implementation.
• Change Advocacy: Act as a champion for change within the organization, promoting a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to support multiple projects at various stages of the project life cycle and be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Impact assessment

Communication planning

Training & support

Monitoring & evaluation

Change advocacy

Multi-project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Lead Change Management Specialist to drive enterprise-wide, cross-functional change initiatives from strategy through realization. You will design change plans, engage stakeholders, assess readiness, and craft clear communications to ensure adoption and value delivery across projects.

The role emphasizes training, benefits realization, and ongoing support, with opportunities to influence a broad array of programs.