Projects Training and Change Management Expert

Job description / Role

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Projects Training & Change Management Expert to join our team dedicated to water and wastewater projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering comprehensive training programs and change management initiatives to support the successful execution of project objectives and foster organizational readiness for change.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

Training Program Development:
a. Develop training strategies, plans, and curricula tailored to the needs of project teams and stakeholders involved in water and wastewater projects.
b. Design and deliver training materials, modules, and resources, including e-learning courses, workshops, and job aids, to enhance project management skills and competencies.

Training Delivery:
a. Conduct training sessions, workshops, and presentations to educate project team members and stakeholders on project management methodologies, tools, and processes.
b. Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions to promote knowledge transfer, skill acquisition, and competency development among participants.

Change Management:
a. Lead change management initiatives to drive awareness, understanding, and acceptance of project-related changes within the organization.
b. Develop change management plans, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement tactics to support the adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviors.

Performance Support:
a. Provide ongoing support and guidance to project teams and stakeholders through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities.
b. Develop and maintain a repository of training resources, FAQs, and user guides to serve as a central hub for project-related information and support.

Evaluation and Feedback:
a. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and change management interventions through feedback mechanisms, surveys, and performance metrics.
b. Analyze training outcomes and identify areas for improvement to enhance the quality and impact of training initiatives continuously.

Collaboration and Coordination:
a. Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and training stakeholders to align training objectives with project goals and priorities.
b. Coordinate with internal and external training providers, vendors, and consultants to leverage expertise and resources for training delivery and content development.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject from a credited university with advanced project management certification.
• Minimum 20 years of overall work experience in relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience and professional certification in change management.
• Knowledge of professional management processes and procedures.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to conduct training courses using innovative classroom techniques and standard or improvised teaching aids.
• At least 10 years of work experience as a project management trainer.
• Ability to develop a training plan for the team.
• Skill in developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering training programs.
• Experience in the assessment of individual knowledge and training needs.
• Skill in personnel management and administration.
• Preferably with Arabic language skills.

About the Company

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services.

We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall program management firm in the world by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion.