Sandra Lechiaro

Leading Business and Culture Transformation at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Role
Senior Manager Strategic Communications & Change Management at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Location
Lexington, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Sandra Lechiaro

Specialties: Financial Analysis & ForecastingOperational Planning & ExecutionBusiness Processes Decision Support ModelingContract Negotiation & Administration

Experience

  1. Senior Manager Strategic Communications & Change Management

    MIT Lincoln Laboratory

    Oct 2023 — Present · US

    Strategic communications and change management leader shaping enterprise‑wide transformation, executive messaging, and organizational alignment. Known for advising senior leadership on high‑visibility initiatives, driving stakeholder engagement, and architecting communication and change strategies that accelerate business outcomes.Expert in synthesizing complex organizational priorities into clear, compelling narratives and leading large‑scale change programs spanning cultural evolution, digital modernization, and operating model redesign. Recognized for strong executive presence, cross‑functional influence, and the ability to mobilize leaders and teams through periods of significant transition.A trusted advisor and integrator who brings disciplined change methodologies, sharp strategic insight, and a people‑centered approach to helping organizations achieve clarity, adoption, and sustained performance.

Education

  • Western New England University

    MBA

    1999 — 2001

  • Middlesex Community College

    Certificate

    1995 — 1997

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Leader to Leader (L2L)

    2009 — 2010

  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    BS

    1981 — 1986

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Excel
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Earned Value Management
  • Government Procurement
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Budgets
  • Sap
  • Budgeting
  • Performance Management
  • Dod
  • Financial Modeling
  • Planning
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Defense Contracting
  • Business Analysis
  • Government
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Managerial Finance
  • Project Planning
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Powerpoint
  • Government Contracting
  • Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Program Management

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