What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organizational Change Management (OCM) Leader – PLM position at Kaleidoscope Innovation?
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Organizational Change Management (OCM) Leader to drive large-scale, PLM-led transformation programs across Engineering and Manufacturing organizations.
In this role, you will lead end-to-end OCM strategy and execution - supporting complex, multi-year transformations involving process redesign, operating model evolution, and enterprise-wide technology adoption. You will work closely with client executives and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and sustained business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Transformation Leadership
- Lead and manage OCM workstreams for large, complex transformation programs, providing senior-level leadership and direction
- Shape client transformation agendas by identifying change opportunities, defining value drivers, and building actionable OCM roadmaps
- Partner with executive stakeholders to align vision, priorities, and success metrics
- Define and execute comprehensive OCM strategies across key dimensions, including:
- Change strategy and governance
- Stakeholder engagement and alignment
- Communications and change narrative
- Learning and capability development
- Business readiness and transition support
- Drive development and execution of all OCM deliverables, ensuring quality, consistency, and impact
- Apply a human-centered approach to transformation, focusing on behaviors, mindset shifts, and user adoption
- Design and deliver change interventions (e.g., training, communications, change networks, cultural initiatives) to embed new ways of working
- Articulate compelling case-for-change narratives and coach executive sponsors on effective communication and influence
- Support the design and operation of transformation offices (e.g., PMO/TMO), ensuring alignment between OCM, business, and technology workstreams
- Integrate change management into overall program execution, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and delivery milestones
- Monitor adoption metrics and continuously refine change strategies to improve outcomes
- Proven track record delivering OCM for PLM-led business transformations
- Experience in large-scale, enterprise-wide transformations involving:
- Process redesign or operating model change
- Multi-year, multi-wave deployments
- Cross-functional stakeholder engagement (business and IT)
- Strong expertise in core OCM disciplines (stakeholder analysis, change impact assessment, communications, training, and readiness)
- Experience in industries such as Discrete Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, or Retail
- Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations and multi-vendor environments
- Deep understanding of Engineering and Manufacturing domains
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Ability to influence C-suite leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong problem-solving and structured thinking capabilities
- Ability to work independently and lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Change Management certification (e.g., PROSCI)
- Exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Salary : $170,000 - $180,000