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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWe are seeking an experienced Senior OCM Communications & Messaging Lead to work on-site at our Austin Texas client developing and executing a comprehensive change management and communication strategy for an enterprise-wide IT reorganization. This role is critical in ensuring that all impacted stakeholders - including executive leadership business units and IT personnel - are informed engaged and aligned throughout the transition.
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in leading communications for large-scale Organizational Change Management (OCM) initiatives particularly within public sector and IT transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement a strategic communications plan aligned with the overall change management approach.
* Develop key messages and engagement content to support stakeholder awareness understanding and commitment to the IT centralization initiative.
* Serve as the lead communication liaison between executive leadership HR IT and departmental stakeholders.
* Create and manage communication materials including emails presentations FAQs newsletters talking points and intranet content.
* Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities such as town halls feedback sessions and leadership briefings.
* Monitor communication effectiveness and adjust tactics based on feedback and organizational readiness.
* Support the OCM team with training coordination change readiness assessments and staff onboarding messaging.
Requirements:
* 8 years of experience in Organizational Change Management with a focus on communication strategy and execution.
* Demonstrated success in leading communications for large-scale organizational or IT transformation efforts.
* Experience in public sector or government environments with knowledge of IT classification structures and HR processes.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical or organizational topics into clear accessible messaging.
* Proficiency in change communication planning tools stakeholder analysis and readiness assessments.
* Ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience with IT governance project portfolio management or IT service delivery models.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with Prosci ADKAR Kotter or similar change management methodologies.
* Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments infrastructure and application support integration.
* Bachelors degree in Communications Organizational Development Public Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
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