Senior OCM Communications Lead

Role : Senior OCM Communications Lead with Public Sector experience

Location : Austin, TX (On-site)

Job Type : Contract

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior OCM Communications Lead with Public Sector experience to work on-site in Austin, TX. Must be currently located in the Austin area.

We are seeking an experienced Senior OCM Communications & Messaging Lead to

work onsite at our Austin, Texas client, developing and executing a comprehensive change management and communication strategy for an enterprise-wide IT reorganization. This role is crucial 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. Must be local to Austin.

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.

* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).

Email- Phone Number : +1 321 7856 062

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