Organizational Psychologist jobs in Olympia, WA

Our ideal candidate is a charismatic leader who thrives on guiding change and exemplifying leadership. They are a coach at heart, dedicated to nurturing talent through professional and personal development. This individual is not just a team player but a team builder, skilled in fostering cross-functional communication and collaboration.

• Partners with ESD directors and managers: Ensures projects are completed on time with quantifiable results.
• Manages own portfolio of projects: Defines scope, balances work commitments, and uses agreed-to processes for project intake through completion.
• Develops and implements change management plans: For assigned division(s), portfolio(s), and/or project(s) to ensure changes are clearly articulated, shared, communicated, and trained for all staff affected by changes.
• Provides expert level consultation: Assists division leadership to fulfill their role of change sponsor and to managers and supervisors as they help their direct reports through transition.
• Leads and manages cross-functional change management teams: From across the organization and provides coaching and training.
• Develops and conducts a variety of assessments: To determine the organizational readiness for change and develop appropriate strategies, tools, and training.
• Supports OCM practice delivery: Develops specific OCM tools and structured methodology to assist in effectively implementing OCM strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human resources, organization development, applied behavior sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience (1 year of relevant experience = 1 year of education.) (5yr Max.)

• A combination of equivalent education and/or relevant experience. 

• Prosci change management practitioner certification (or like program equivalent)
• Five (5) years’ experience facilitating diverse work groups and teams involved in complex projects.
• Five (5) years’ experience in working with senior managers to design and implement organizational development interventions that improve work groups, teams, and organizations.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a large, multi-functional, complex, multi-site organization.
• Must be high producer capable of delivering highly original work products and services under tight deadlines.
• Must be flexible and, able to work independently and capable of absorbing and synthesizing large amounts of new information.
• Must be able to serve as an expert in the agency, which includes providing training, coaching and mentoring to all levels of the organization.

• Familiarity with organizational psychology and use of team building and change management tools, such as Co-Active coaching, conflict resolution, Prosci’s ADKAR model, Franklin Covey’s Speed of Trust, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, Agile, Crucial Conversations, Strengthsfinder or similar tools.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, strategy deployment, change management, and the use of key performance indicators in strategy execution and process improvement.
• Knowledge and experience with multiple change methodologies; a solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.
• Educational coursework in organizational development, change management, performance management, and business administration.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with agile project management.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
• Certification in Lean problem solving and demonstrated experience developing problem-solving charters. 
• Two (2) years’ experience applying Lean methods to government operations.
• Formal training in project management and ability.

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
• Travel required to meet with (or provide training for) managers and teams in offices throughout the state, including overnight, both in and out of state.

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