Organizational Change Mangement Lead

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We are currently seeking a OCM Lead to join our team in San Diego, California (US-CA), United States (US).

Job Description:
Position 5: OCM Lead
Experience: 10+ Yrs.

Mandatory Industry experience required: Life sciences
Looking for a Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) drives the "people side of change " during deals. They oversee cultural integration, stakeholder alignment, and communication, minimizing productivity disruptions and maximizing employee retention.

Senior role experienced with planning & delivering program communications. Create change management plan. Risk classification. Impact assessment and mitigations planning. Stage gate meetings and town halls. Will coordinate with corporate communications team. Need training plan & review training materials (client has training materials).

Core Responsibilities include :

• Change Strategy & Playbook: Design and execute actionable change management strategies scaled for specific M&A timelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust, manage resistance, and maintain alignment across leadership in both the acquiring and acquired companies.
• Communications: Translate complex M&A strategies into compelling, transparent, and regular narratives for employees at all levels.
• Cultural Integration: Assess organizational culture differences and drive initiatives to blend them successfully.
• Training & Readiness: Identify skill gaps, coordinate training workstreams, and measure organizational readiness before and after the deal closes.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in OCM, Management Consulting, or HR, with direct exposure to M&A integrations.
• Certifications: Desirable qualifications include Prosci or CCMP (Certified Change Management Professional).

Soft Skills:

• 5+ years of exceptional executive presence, diplomacy, conflict resolution, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com


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