MANTECH seeks a motivated and adaptable Director, Change Management to support enterprise-wide changes in Herndon, VA. This is a hybrid position and will require on-site presence.
The Change Manager will help guide transformational efforts by leading change strategies that prioritize communication, engagement, and readiness. This role supports enterprise-level change across people, processes, and technology, helping ensure smooth transitions through strategic planning and collaboration.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
In this role, you will lead and execute change management activities to drive successful adoption of new processes and systems:
- Develop and execute change management plans related to projects impacting people, technology, and operations
- Conduct overall change assessments, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy
- Define tasks and schedules, deliver status reports, and monitor success metrics
- Coordinate training efforts and oversee readiness assessments
- Lead creation and delivery of change communication materials and training
- Manage risk assessments, change impact analyses, and gap identification
- Partner with business leaders, and subject matter experts to assess organizational readiness and mitigate risks
- Develop and implement structured change strategies to minimize resistance and maximize user adoption
- Drive consistent and engaging communications across leadership tiers and departments
- Support go-live activities, user trainings, and transition plans
- Evaluate current and future business processes to determine change impacts
- Deliver high-quality, tailored communications in a timely and accurate manner
- Consult on and lead change readiness activities throughout project lifecycle
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years, or Master’s degree with 6+ years, of experience in project or organizational change management
- Previous experience supporting enterprise-wide projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a team-oriented mindset to foster collaboration and build trust.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate teams, gain stakeholder buy-in, and the ability to lead with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
- Effective time management, multitasking capabilities, and proficiency in Google/MS Office tools (e.g., strong documentation abilities).
- Strong analytical thinking and sound problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prosci or CCMP certification
- Deep familiarity with the Prosci ADKAR model
- Prior experience driving large-scale business or technology change in utility environments
Clearance Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
