Director of Change Management & Project Management Office

Description

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY 

Journey Group is a full-service construction group headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., with four divisions serving commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential, and asphalt markets. We are known for building strong relationships, delivering high-quality projects, and operating with integrity, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility. At Journey, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team committed to building communities and growing together. 

OUR OPENING 

We’re growing fast, and we need someone to help us grow well. Journey Group plans to roughly double in size by 2029, and we’re adding a Director of Change Management & Project Management Office to lead how we plan, run, and land internal change. This is the first role of its kind at Journey and a true build: there’s no existing office, staff, or software, so for the first year, you are the office. If you’ve always wanted to build a function the right way and never had the room to do it, this is your opportunity. You’ll work across all four divisions, partnering with leaders from operations to our executive team.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A DIRECTOR OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND PMO? 

• Build and maintain one clear list of every active internal initiative, each with a named owner, target date, and defined purpose
• Create a simple standard for starting and closing projects so efforts finish instead of trailing off
• Run a monthly capacity check that helps leadership commit only to what our teams can deliver
• Lead two or three pilot efforts from start to finish to prove the approach before rolling it out company-wide
• Own adoption, not just delivery, through training, supervisor briefings, and clear communication about what’s changing and why
• Retire old processes on a set date when new ones replace them
• Assess whether people are ready before each change goes live and give a clear go/no-go recommendation
• Recommend pausing or stopping efforts when capacity or readiness isn’t there
• Partner with division leaders and supervisors to understand how changes land with their teams

Requirements

 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION NEEDED

• 7+ years of experience running projects or operations, including standing up a new function
• Proven track record of personally leading a change people resisted and making it stick
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or another field-based industry preferred
• Prosci/ADKAR, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or an MBA a plus

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED

• Credibility with field and executive leaders alike, from a superintendent to a CFO in the same week
• Sound judgment and the confidence to say no to work that isn’t ready, while keeping strong relationships
• Comfort building structure and processes from the ground up
• Strong communication skills, from executive briefings to team-level conversations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel to our other markets as needed

BENEFITS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WITH JOURNEY GROUP 

Journey Group offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA options, disability coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. 

You may also be eligible for a cell phone allowance, clothing allowance, mileage reimbursement, and potential relocation assistance.

OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!

If you're ready to advance your career and make an impact by helping build strong projects and communities, apply online or stop by our office at 4500 W 58th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.