Project Manager
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, a deep understanding of change frameworks, and experience working in large, matrixed global organizations—particularly in supply chain or operations settings.Key Responsibilities:
- Change Management Strategy & Planning:
- Design, develop, and execute enterprise-level change management strategies aligned with transformation objectives.
- Develop integrated change plans that address communications, training, stakeholder management, resistance mitigation, and adoption measurement.
- Lead readiness assessments and change impact analyses across functions and geographies.
- Build scalable change management toolkits and frameworks tailored to project complexity.
- Project Implementation Support:
- Drive execution of change plans for multiple transformation projects simultaneously.
- Embed change management activities within project management and implementation plans.
- Work closely with project managers, workstream leads, and subject matter experts to ensure alignment on change approach.
- Monitor adoption risks and proactively resolve change barriers to ensure timely and sustainable transformation.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communications:
- Identify key stakeholder groups across business units and regions; define targeted engagement strategies.
- Develop and deliver compelling communications tailored to various stakeholder levels and cultures.
- Facilitate workshops, town halls, and feedback sessions to gather input and foster alignment.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and sponsors on change readiness and communication strategies.
- Measurement & Continuous Improvement:
- Define success metrics and mechanisms to measure adoption, engagement, and impact.
- Develop reporting dashboards and pulse surveys to track organizational change progress.
- Collect and analyze feedback to optimize change efforts and iterate communication plans as needed.
- Strong track record working on multiple large-scale initiatives in a matrixed corporate environment.
- Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or similar).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success creating multi-channel communication strategies.
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
- Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or global operations environments.
- Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotech sectors.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication and Influence
- Project and Program Management
- Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
- Cultural Awareness and Global Sensitivity
- Flexibility and Agility Under Pressure
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