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VP, Transformation

ORBCOMM

ORBCOMM

Sterling, VA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

A little bit about the role:

Reporting to the CFO, as a Transformation Leader, you will spearhead major change initiatives across the organization, aligning with strategic objectives to drive operational improvements, enhance customer experiences, and foster innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor transformation programs.

You will be expected to have deep expertise in change management, project management, and communication, ensuring that transformation initiatives are effectively implemented and adopted across the organization. This role will be working hybrid out of either our Sterling, VA office or Ottawa, ON office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in leading large-scale transformation and change management initiatives.
  • Proven experience in project management, including managing multiple concurrent projects.
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Expertise in change management methodologies.
  • High proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. High emotional intelligence (EQ)
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar certifications.
  • Change Management Certification is a plus.
  • Key Competencies:
    • Strategic thinking and business acumen.
    • Change leadership and emotional intelligence.
    • Stakeholder management and influence.
  • Data-driven decision-making.
  • Adaptability and resilience.

About ORBCOMM Inc.

ORBCOMM is a pioneer in IoT technology, empowering customers with insight to make data-driven decisions that help them optimize their operations, maximize profitability, and build a more sustainable future. With 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, ORBCOMM enables the management of over a million assets worldwide for a diverse customer base spanning transportation, supply chain, heavy equipment, maritime, natural resources, and government. For more information about how ORBCOMM is driving the evolution of industry through the power of data, visit www.orbcomm.com.

Interested?

At ORBCOMM, we believe that our people are our strength. Our success stems from our ability to attract and retain the best people who deliver a high level of performance and skill.

If you are looking for a significant career opportunity and the chance to work for an established, successful, and high growth company, ORBCOMM is the ideal place for you.

We are committed to employment equity. ORBCOMM would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ORBCOMM is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.