Are you ready to make a significant impact in an innovative environment? At ORBCOMM, we're on the hunt for a passionate VP, Transformation who thrives in a fast-paced, agile setting. This role is not just about managing strategies; it's about transforming ideas into action and driving our mission forward!
Why You'll Love Working Here:
As an energetic Transformation Leader reporting to the CFO, you'll drive impactful change initiatives that align with our strategic vision! You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to plan, execute, and monitor transformative programs that enhance operations, elevate customer experiences, and inspire innovation.
Leverage your expertise in change management, project management, and communication to ensure our initiatives are embraced organization-wide, fostering a culture of adaptability and growth. Your leadership will be key in shaping our path to excellence!
With a flexible hybrid working schedule, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—engaging in-person collaboration at either our Sterling, VA or Ottawa, ON office, while also enjoying the autonomy and comfort of remote work
What You'll Do:
- Develop and Execute Transformation Strategy:
- Define goals and key outcomes for transformation initiatives in line with the organization's strategic objectives.
- Facilitate thorough assessments of current processes, structures, and operations to identify areas for improvement with functional leaders and cross-functional leadership team.
- Create a roadmap for transformation, outlining critical milestones, resources, timelines, and metrics for success.
- Leadership and Change Management:
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement transformation initiatives, ensuring smooth collaboration across departments.
- Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment, commitment, and accountability throughout the transformation process.
- Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
- Project Management and Execution:
- Manage the end-to-end process of transformation projects, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution.
- Identify potential risks, roadblocks, and challenges, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Use data and insights to monitor the progress of transformation efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Develop and implement a communication plan to keep key stakeholders informed of progress, successes, and potential issues.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership, presenting insights, KPIs, and the overall impact of the transformation to ORBCOMM's employees.
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Foster a culture that embraces innovation and operational excellence.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of transformation initiatives and recommend adjustments to sustain improvements.
Who You Are:
You're a strategic thinker with a knack for operational excellence, ready to tackle multiple priorities with agility and grace. If you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, IT, or a related field (master's preferred).
- 10+ years leading large-scale transformation and change management initiatives.
- Proven project management experience, handling multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in change management methodologies and project management tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities, and high emotional intelligence (EQ).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Relevant certifications (PMP, CSM, Change Management Certification preferred).
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Change leadership and emotional intelligence.
- Stakeholder management and influence.
- Data-driven decision-making.
- Adaptability and resilience.
Then we want to meet you!
About Us:
At ORBCOMM, we're pioneers in IoT technology, that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change by visiting us at www.orbcomm.com!
Ready to Join Us?
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! If you're seeking a thrilling career opportunity in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the perfect fit for you.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.