Change Management Manager

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Develop and lead the execution of comprehensive change management plans for corporate real estate projects, including relocations, consolidations, lease exits, and workplace transformations.
• Partner with HR, Communications, and Business Leaders to ensure alignment of objectives, messaging consistency, and employee engagement across impacted groups.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the corporate real estate team and business units during transitions.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, readiness evaluations, and impact analyses to ensure successful adoption.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and timely communications tailored for executives, managers, and employees to drive understanding and adoption.
• Design and implement training or orientation sessions to support new workplace environments, technologies, or ways of working.
• Collaborate with project managers, design & construction teams, and facilities operations to integrate change management milestones into overall project plans.
• Monitor progress and present executive-level reporting on adoption rates, change readiness, and overall program effectiveness.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize feedback from employees and business units to measure the impact and effectiveness of change management strategies.
• Provide recommendations to enhance future initiatives, improve engagement, and minimize business disruption through continuous improvement of change management approaches.
• Recommend cross-functional and cross-regional process alignment and standardizations within functional accountability
• Plan and develop multiple short to medium term projects and contribute to long term initiatives planning. Lead moderate to complex projects as required by the business.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Communications, Real Estate, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, or workplace strategy; corporate real estate experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide change initiatives, ideally within workplace or facilities-related projects
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter)
• Ability to influence across all levels of the organization, from executives to employees
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Familiarity with corporate real estate functions, including leasing, workplace design, and facilities operations is preferred
• Experience with digital workplace tools (e.g., occupancy sensors, reservation systems, collaboration platforms) is preferred
• Certification in change management (CCMP or similar) is an advantage
• Experience working in a Fortune 500 or multinational organization is a plus
• Must be willing to work night shifts and hybrid (2-3 days onsite requirement per week).

Attributes:

• Ability to translate strategies and goals into actionable plans and measurable results. (Strategic Decision Making)
• Ability to drive to create experiences and opportunities that will lead to innovation. Ability to guide and influence other to navigate change. (Leading Change)
• Ability to clearly define objectives and set medium to long-term targets for the team that are consistent with and compliant to service delivery agreements, key performance indicators, and polices. (Planning and Organizing)
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various internal and external customers globally. Ability to promote a culture of honest, open, and transparent communication. (Communication)
• Ability to maintain a high level of collaboration among multiple internal and external stakeholders to effectively arrive at solutions and develop initiatives. (Collaboration)
• Ability to identify and resolve varied and complex issues by applying best practices and technical expertise and has the ability to derive, develop, and recommend solutions for recurring and unique scenarios. (Problem Solving)
• Ability to gather, integrate, validate, and analyze wide range of relevant data to develop and communicate resolutions, findings, and recommendations. (Analytical Thinking)

Additional Information

The Manager, Corporate Real Estate Change Management will play a critical role in driving organizational alignment, communication, and adoption strategies for corporate real estate initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring seamless transitions during workplace transformations including office relocations, consolidations, redesigns, or changes in workplace strategy by engaging stakeholders, mitigating risks, and promoting a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, who can balance business objectives, employee needs, and operational priorities to deliver effective change outcomes in a dynamic and evolving corporate environment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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