Airport Director, Culture and Organizational Change

  • CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Sep 17, 2024
Full Time Administration and Management Aviation or Harbor

Job Description

General Description and Classification Standards

A culture of excellence and excellence is characterized by high standards, continuous improvement, and a commitment to achieving organizational goals.

This role plays a crucial role in managing organizational change to drive a culture of excellence and innovation by focusing on organizational values, leadership development, employee empowerment, and continuous improvement.

As part of the leadership team, this position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer for the Department of Aviation (DoA) and collaborate with the various functional areas and levels of leadership at the DoA.

Success Metrics:

1. Lead and implement change initiatives within specified timelines and budgets.

2. Minimize resistance to change and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.

3. Measure employee engagement and satisfaction levels during times of change.

4. Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to change management activities.

Supervision Received

Direction received from Airport Chief Strategy Officer and is very general and focuses more on long-term and short-term objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in strategy management, business, organizational psychology, project management, human resources, training, or related field.

5 years of experience in change management or a similar role.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master’s degree in strategy management, business, organizational psychology, project management, human resources, training, or related field.

10 years of experience in change management or a similar role.

Licensures and Certifications

Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position. Project Management, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or Training Certification preferred.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-08

Job Address

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