Change Management Governance Lead

Freddie Mac • McLean, VA

1d • $119,000 - $179,000

About The Position

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: Single-Family Acquisitions is seeking a forward-thinking professional with deep expertise in risk and controls, change‑management governance, and executive‑level reporting. The ideal candidate excels at managing complex initiatives, driving effective change management, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and developing clear, compelling materials tailored to diverse audiences. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our Impact: We support the Head of Single-Family Acquisitions and divisional leadership by facilitating integrated decision-making forums that promote cross-functional alignment and minimize operational silos. Our team ensures that priorities are strategically aligned to achieve organizational objectives. Additionally, we are responsible for managing communications with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the Single-Family Acquisitions division. Your Impact: In this role, you will establish a Change Management governance framework for the Business Transformation and Borrower Strategy department. You will guide initiatives through the governance process, ensuring adherence to established protocols, and building strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will proactively support the team in identifying and mitigating risks. Your work will directly influence the division’s operational effectiveness and strategic outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in risk management, change management, internal controls, or audit, preferably within financial services or mortgage industry
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in developing positive relationships, instilling trust, and influencing individuals at all levels of an organization
• Confidence in advising colleagues and processing feedback from senior management
• Highly proficient in use of MS software with ability to create materials for an executive audience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Freddie Mac’s Significant Change Standard for the Business Transformation and Borrower Strategy department.
• Effectively managing relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment of objectives, and successful collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
• Identifying and assessing risks across the department and developing appropriate controls.
• Partnering with the Risk and Controls team to accurately document the quarterly Risk & Control Self-Assessment.
• Completing control testing for the department and being the point of contact for Internal Audit requests.
• Managing the Delegations of Authority for the division.
• Assisting in the day-to-day operations, which includes activities such as reporting for the Board of Directors, FHFA and Senior Leadership, communications, coordination of logistics across multiple teams for events, budgeting.
• Completing ad-hoc requests and projects, as needed.
• Creating succinct and visually impactful executive presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level