Job Details

Job Title: Change Management and Communications Lead III

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Change Management and Communications Lead III to support complex, cross-functional initiatives within GTM Operations. This role requires a strong blend of Project Management, Change Management, and Business Analysis capabilities, with a focus on driving process optimization and delivering measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with business sponsors, operational leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage initiatives end-to-end, while ensuring alignment across scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of business initiatives, including planning, execution, and sustainment
• Develop and maintain project charters, master schedules, governance frameworks, and reporting structures
• Integrate change management practices into the project lifecycle, ensuring smooth adoption and transition from current to future state
• Conduct change impact assessments and develop integrated project and change plans
• Partner with business sponsors, leads, and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness
• Standardize and harmonize workflows across GTM operations and ancillary functions
• Coordinate and track multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Support internal audits and review project documentation, including drawings and as-built records
• Manage aspects of vendor coordination and engagement as needed
• Collaborate with IT teams on initiatives (no direct system implementation ownership)
• Provide clear, concise executive-level communications and reporting
• Influence stakeholders and drive adoption without direct authority

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Project Management experience on business-side initiatives (non-IT focused)
• Proven experience in change management and integrating it within project delivery
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels
• Experience with process optimization, workflow standardization, and operational improvements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership
• Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with project governance, reporting, and scheduling tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oil & Gas industry, with exposure to Gas Transmission highly preferred
• Familiarity with operational project environments and infrastructure-related workflows
• PMP and/or Prosci certification preferred
• Experience working alongside change management specialists and cross-functional delivery teams