Leadership & Change Management Specialist Sr

This role acts as an internal consultant for organizational development. It involves coaching team facilitation and designing leadership programs. The position assesses team effectiveness and helps leaders manage change. By using coaching assessment and continuous improvement this role builds trust boosts collaboration and promotes a healthy workplace culture that aligns with Community Transits mission and goals.

Apply by October 1 2026

Please submit your application by11:59 PM on October 1 2026. This posting will close after the deadline so we encourage interested candidates to apply before the closing date.

Leadership Team and Individual Coaching

• Coach teams and individuals to enhance self-awareness leadership skills collaboration and performance.
• Support leaders and teams during change role shifts and conflicts using proven coaching methods.
• Facilitate tough conversations resolve conflicts and build trust to improve team effectiveness.
• Give leaders practical skills to develop employees and guide them through change.
• Work with Human Resources to pinpoint leadership and workforce development needs.

Leadership Development & Program Management

• Design deliver and enhance leadership development programs and resources.
• Manage leadership initiatives including cohort programs budgets contracts and vendor partnerships.
• Create frameworks and tools that ensure consistent leadership practices.
• Assess program effectiveness and make improvements based on feedback and results.
• Collaborate with Training and stakeholders to align leadership development with priorities.
• Identify new leadership needs and suggest development strategies.

Organizational Development & Change Consulting

• Partner with leaders and teams to develop change management strategies aligned with priorities.
• Facilitate team development strategic planning and culture-building sessions.
• Create tools and best practices to enhance organizational development and management skills.
• Measure change adoption and effectiveness using both qualitative and quantitative data and recommend improvements.

Leadership & Organizational Development Strategy

• Work with agency leadership to enhance leadership skills employee engagement and culture.
• Develop strategies for leadership and organizational development in line with the agencys plan and values.
• Analyze data to spot trends and suggest actions to boost effectiveness.
• Stay updated on trends in leadership coaching and change management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Five years of professional experience in organizational development leadership development change management coaching or a similar field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully performthe job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• Leadership development and adult learning techniques.
• Organizational development team effectiveness practices.
• Change management methods and processes.
• Facilitation conflict resolution and employee engagement strategies.
• Program evaluation and continuous improvement methods.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transits core values in support of the organizations vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment pride and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy sensitivity and respect in all interactions.
• Coaching leaders and teams to enhance effectiveness and engagement.
• Facilitating leadership programs workshops and team sessions.
• Advising leaders on organizational effectiveness and change.
• Analyzing data to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Building relationships and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Effectively managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Professional certification in coaching change management human resources or leadership development.
• Experience working in the public sector or a large complex organization.
• Experience designing and leading leadership development organizational development or change management initiatives.

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework may be available. Availability is at management discretion based on the nature of the work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments. You may also be required to lift and carry materials up to 10 pounds occasionally.