OCM Lead, Digital Business Transformation

Job Title: Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead  

Location: Northville, MI

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive

products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Through our DRiV, Performance

Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups, Tenneco is driving advancements in

global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, offhighway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The Digital Business Transformation organization is at the forefront of driving innovative change across the enterprise, harnessing technology, process improvements, and new ways of working to deliver exceptional value. As we embark on large-scale digital initiatives, the need for robust Organizational Change Management (OCM) is critical to ensure successful adoption and sustainable results.

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced OCM Lead to develop and execute strategies that guide our people through the transformation journey. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of change management principles, proven experience in large-scale digital transformations, and the ability to inspire and mobilize diverse stakeholder groups. The position may be based in Northville, MI and reports directly to the Vice President, Global Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive change management strategies for digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, analyze, and engage stakeholders at all levels. Develop tailored engagement plans to build awareness, understanding, and support for transformational changes.
• Communication: Develop and execute effective communication plans that articulate the vision, purpose, and progress of transformation projects. Ensure messaging is consistent, timely, and relevant to diverse audiences.
• Training & Enablement: Collaborate with learning and development teams to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs that enable employees to adopt new systems, processes, and behaviors.
• Impact Assessment: Conduct change impact analyses to identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies. Monitor and report on adoption metrics, readiness, and feedback to inform continuous improvement.
• Resistance Management: Anticipate, identify, and address sources of resistance to change. Develop and deploy interventions to support individuals and teams through the transition.
• Culture Building: Promote a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous learning. Support leadership in modeling desired mindsets and behaviors.
• Project Collaboration: Partner with project managers, technology teams, HR, and other business units to integrate change management activities into overall project plans.
• Change Network Leadership: Build and lead a network of change champions and agents across the organization to amplify the impact and reach of change initiatives.
• Measurement & Reporting: Establish KPIs and success measures for change initiatives. Prepare and present regular reports on progress, challenges, and achievements to leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Communications, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in organizational change management, preferably in digital business transformation or technology-driven environments.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex scenarios and propose effective solutions.
• Facilitation and coaching skills; experience leading workshops and training sessions.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration technologies.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and results orientation.
• Certifications: Prosci Change Management Certification, ACMP Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), or similar credentials a strong asset.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.