EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization
ARC Industries is a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities achieve their life goals by supporting individuals as they access the community where they live and work, and by helping them develop independence, self-advocacy, and skills important to employment and community membership.
Req Number
OPE-24-00058
Open Date
5 / 9 / 2024
Close Date
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Days
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
Position
Director of Organizational Development and Change Management
Location
ARC - Airport Drive / Various Work Locations
Category
Open Positions
Description
Summary / Objective
The Director of Organizational Development and Change Management at ARC Industries is a pivotal role responsible for driving organizational change and growth through strategic project management and change management initiatives.
This role will collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to execute cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with ARC's mission and strategic objectives.
The Director of Organizational Development and Change Management will utilize their expertise in project management, change management principles, and leadership to foster a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement within ARC Industries.
Essential Functions / Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support ARC Industries' Senior Leadership Team with managing cross-functional strategic initiatives related to the growth and expansion of the organization.
- Utilize project management principles, methodologies, and tools to support the entire project management / process improvement lifecycle.
- Create project plans, establish project priorities, align resources, engage in problem-solving, proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and work cross-functionally to ensure successful project execution.
- Drive communication and collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure that project objectives are met and there is alignment with ARC's strategic initiatives.
- Meet with key stakeholders on cross-functional teams to drive project execution, identify dependencies, critical path milestones, and deploy change management tactics to support project or change adoption.
- Provide expertise in implementing project change enablement strategies and utilize the change management tools necessary to ensure successful implementation of strategic projects or initiatives.
- Lead the execution of change enablement activities for large-scale change initiatives, including being a coach for ARC senior leaders and / or managers in helping them fulfill the role of change sponsors.
- Help drive a culture of growth and continuous quality improvement for ARC Industries.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial / organizational psychology, organizational behavior, organizational development, organizational effectiveness, or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience in project management leadership, change management, and corporate development.
- 3+ years of experience leading organizational change initiatives using change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Preferred certifications : Project Management Certification (PMP or CAPM), Agile Project Management or other PM coursework, Change Management Certification.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-centric.
- Executive and growth mindset.
- Approaches work with enthusiasm, curiosity, and experimentation.
- Business acumen.
- Strategic and critical thinking skills.
- Change management skills.
- Situational leadership and emotional intelligence
- A high sense of urgency.
- Ability to perform at both the strategic and tactical levels.
- Excellent judgment and ability to adapt to changing priorities with ease and efficiency.
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
- Ability to work independently, resourcefully seek answers, and remove obstacles.
- Results-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion, integrity, and tact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to influence in a professional and constructive manner.
- Accountable and takes ownership.
Eligibility Qualifications
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver's License; meet and maintain insurability standards to drive for company business.
- Must submit to and pass applicable background checks and drug screen.
Supervisory Responsibility
N / A.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work / Travel
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position must be available to provide support at other times as needed.
Travel is primarily local during the business day.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position is currently accepting applications.