McKinstry

Senior Project Manager - Change Management

McKinstry$89K — $151K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of eight (8) years leading complex projects or organizational change initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering cross-functional work in evolving organizations.
  • Experience integrating project and change management across project lifecycles.
  • Proficient in establishing governance and driving outcomes through influence.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder analysis, change impact assessment, and communication planning.
  • Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and decision-support abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex, enterprise-wide projects from inception to completion.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear accountability.
  • Develop and execute change strategies to drive stakeholder adoption and engagement.
  • Build trusted relationships and facilitate decision-making among key stakeholders.
  • Provide transparent updates on project risks, progress, and financials.
  • Manage project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints effectively.
  • Coach team members in project management and change adoption best practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Family formation benefits including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • Onsite gyms and remote worker reimbursements for fitness.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking to add a Senior Project Manager - Change Management to our growing team in Seattle, WA. The Senior Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional enterprise projects from initiation through implementation and adoption. This role is accountable for delivering defined business outcomes by integrating disciplined project management with practical change management, ensuring solutions are not only completed on time, within scope, and within budget, but are also understood, adopted, and sustained by impacted teams. The role partners with business leaders, subject matter experts, technology teams, and executive sponsors to navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and drive successful organizational change. Additional responsibilities include:

Project Leadership and Delivery:
  • Lead multiple complex, enterprise-wide projects from initiation through closure, establishing clear scope, outcomes, governance, plans, milestones, budgets, dependencies, and decision rights.
  • Translate strategic priorities into executable project plans and maintain accountability for delivery, issue resolution, and measurable business outcomes.

Change Management and Adoption:
  • Assess organizational impacts and stakeholder readiness, develop and execute change strategies that drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, training, leadership alignment, and reinforcement.
  • Partner with business owners to define adoption measures, monitor readiness and resistance, and adjust interventions to support sustained behavior and process change.

Stakeholder Leadership and Governance:
  • Build trusted relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, subject matter experts, and delivery teams; facilitate decisions, surface tradeoffs, and maintain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Establish clear governance and provide concise, transparent reporting on progress, risks, decisions, financials, readiness, and benefits realization.

Risk, Resource and Dependency Management
  • Identify and actively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, resource constraints, and competing priorities; escalate appropriately and drive timely mitigation.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources and ensure work is sequenced effectively across teams and functions

Continuous Improvement and Capability Building:
  • Apply and strengthen enterprise project and change management standards, tools, templates, and lessons learned.
  • Coach project team members and business partners in effective planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and adoption practices.

What you need to Succeed at McKinstry:
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience leading complex projects, programs, implementations, or organizational change initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional work in a large, complex, and evolving organization.
  • Experience integrating project management and change management activities across the full project lifecycle.
  • Ability to translate strategy into executable plans, establish governance, and drive outcomes through influence rather than direct authority.
  • Strong capability in stakeholder analysis, change impact and readiness assessment, communication planning, training coordination, adoption measurement, and resistance management.
  • Skilled in managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, vendors, and executive-level reporting.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-support skills.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, step into projects already underway, quickly establish structure, and restore momentum.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Change, Communications, Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams; experience with enterprise project management tools preferred.
  • Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
  • Preferred: Change management certification such as Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent practical experience.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • "Building Good" paid community service time.
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $89,010 - $151,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

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About McKinstry

McKinstry is an engineering company specializing in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings. Its professional staff and tradespeople deliver consulting, construction, energy, and facility services. As an early adopter of the DBOM process, the company advocates collaborative and sustainable solutions that are designed to ensure occupant comfort, improve systems efficiency, reduce facility operational costs, and ultimately optimize client profitability for the life of their building. McKinstry works with school districts, universities, municipalities, hospitals, and private companies nationwide. Its clients care about long-term planning, saving energy, and driving out waste, and have sophisticated facilities that require nothing but the best. The company was established in 1960 in Seattle, Washington.

McKinstry Careers

Joining McKinstry presents a prime opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, leadership, and diversity training. McKinstry, a leader in designing, constructing, and managing efficient buildings, offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to professionals eager to drive sustainable changes in the industry.

Explore Job Opportunities

McKinstry is actively hiring and offers a range of positions that suit different skills and career aspirations. From engineering to project management, McKinstry seeks passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Explore open positions that match your professional interests and skills.

Internship Programs

McKinstry provides robust internship programs designed to foster growth and offer real-world experience in a supportive environment. Internships are a cornerstone of McKinstry’s commitment to professional development, helping interns to enhance their resumes and prepare for full-time roles through hands-on projects and mentorship.

Employee Benefits and Company Culture

McKinstry is dedicated to supporting its team members not only in their professional lives but also in their personal growth and well-being. The company offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside opportunities for leadership development and diversity training. The culture at McKinstry is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

Professional Growth and Development

Career growth at McKinstry is propelled by continuous learning and innovation. Employees are encouraged to take leadership roles within projects, participate in networking events, and engage in ongoing education programs. McKinstry supports career advancement through professional development courses and certifications.

Networking and Innovation

At McKinstry, networking and innovation go hand in hand. Employees are encouraged to collaborate across teams and disciplines, driving innovation that leads to industry-leading solutions and practices. McKinstry’s commitment to sustainability and efficient building solutions offers a unique platform for professionals to impact the future of the built environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity training and inclusion are integral to McKinstry’s ethos. The company strives to create a workplace where diverse perspectives are embraced, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. McKinstry believes that a diverse workforce fosters creativity and innovation, which are critical for leadership in the industry.

Applying for a Position

When applying for a position at McKinstry, candidates are advised to tailor their resumes to highlight relevant experience and skills. The interview process is designed to assess not only professional qualifications but also a candidate’s fit within McKinstry’s culture and values.

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