Change Management Project Manager (Staff Level)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Senior Change Management Project Manager to lead strategic change initiatives within the Enterprise Global Supply Chain organization. This individual will play a critical role in driving successful transformation efforts by developing and implementing change management strategies that improve adoption, minimize resistance, and enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of change management principles, stakeholder engagement, digital deployment initiatives and organizational development strategies.
The qualified candidate may be located anywhere within the continental United States near an existing Northrop Grumman facility including, but not limited to: Baltimore, MD, Falls Church, VA, Irving, TX, Melbourne, FL, or Chandler, AZ. Virtual telecommuters will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans to support Global Supply Chain key strategic initiatives including major digital tool deployments across all sectors.
Lead end-to-end business change activities for transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and measurable outcomes.
Assess the impact of change initiatives and develop tailored approaches to drive employee adoption and minimize resistance.
Assess change impacts across processes, digital systems, stakeholders and culture, tailoring change approaches to minimize resistance and deliver results.
Drive proactive collaboration with senior leadership, project teams, and key stakeholders to secure unified alignment and demonstrable backing for every change initiative. Design, create and deliver effective communication and training programs to facilitate smooth transitions.
Develop and deliver change readiness, training and communication strategies that support successful deployment and go-live.
Support implementation through user engagement, training materials, user guides and feedback loops to improve adoption and satisfaction.
Identify potential risks and challenges associated with change initiatives and develop mitigation plans.
Define and track adoption and key performance indicators (KPIs)to measure the effectiveness of change management efforts.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by integrating change management best practices across the organization.
Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, creating two-way communication channels and managing resistance to change.
Additional Duties
Liaison between program management, multiple project teams and business partners, such as Corporate Communications.
Oversee/lead Change Management aspects of a project throughout all phases.
Develop strategic plans and roadmaps in support of assigned change efforts.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Applied Project Management or related field and minimum 14 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated understanding of change management frameworks such as PROSCI, ADKAR, or Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model.
Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs and driving adoption across multi-business-unit, cross-functional environments.
Demonstrated experience establishing and executing enterprise change management strategies which align to business objectives and goals.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including presentation delivery, with the ability
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