Senior Change Management Lead

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG is seeking a Change Management Manager in Houston to lead organizational transformation initiatives and drive adoption. The role focuses on change strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project execution to minimize resistance and maximize impact.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in change management methodologies, communications, and experience coordinating with executives and teams in matrixed organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Public Relations or related field.
• 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with internal communication tools (e.g., SharePoint, Yammer, Slack, email platforms).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of change management strategies and plans that support various business transformation or change initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments and readiness evaluations to identify change risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams and relevant stakeholders, the People function, and leadership to integrate change management activities into project plans.
• Support stakeholder engagement efforts, including communication, training, and support strategies.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and adjust plans as needed.
• Coach and support senior leaders and managers in their role as change sponsors.
• Help build and maintain a change agent network to support local adoption and feedback loops.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree...

5+ years of professional work exp

Internal communication tools

Project management & stakeholder influ

Communication & interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teams & matrixed orgs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Public Relations or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Yammer

Slack

Email platforms

Job description

NRG is seeking a Change Management Manager in Houston to lead organizational transformation initiatives and drive adoption. The role focuses on change strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project execution to minimize resistance and maximize impact.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in change management methodologies, communications, and experience coordinating with executives and teams in matrixed organizations.