Change Management Lead (Remote Eligible)

Ohio

Athens (OH)

Hybrid

USD 81,000 - 138,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Change Management Lead (Remote Eligible) to drive the organizational change strategy for a large ERP transformation spanning HR, Finance, and IT. You will lead stakeholder engagement, communications, and organizational readiness, partnering with the program and project managers to implement best practices.

This role supports hybrid or fully remote work with occasional in-person meetings, budget oversight, and collaboration across colleges and departments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience with change management models and frameworks across large-scale ERP transformations.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across change management functional areas.
Experience with enterprise-scale technology, process, and people transformation programs (Finance/HR ERP implementations).

Responsibilities

Lead the organizational change strategy and execution for ERP transformations spanning HR, Finance, and IT.
Oversee stakeholder engagement, communications leadership, and organizational readiness.
Provide leadership to projects or initiatives and collaborate with program/project management.
Ensure adoption of change management best practices across departments and colleges.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications leadership

Organizational readiness

Change management frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

Workday

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Change Management Lead (Remote Eligible)

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information Business Title Change Management Lead (Remote Eligible) Applications Accepted From University Wide, Public: Open to the Public.

Posting Number 2016523T

Job Description Summary Department Summary The Change Management Lead is responsible for the organizational change strategy and execution for a large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation spanning Human Resources, Finance, and OIT.

Key areas of responsibility include stakeholder engagement, communications leadership, and organizational readiness.

The role provides leadership to projects or initiatives and may have a limited number of direct reports. Budgetary responsibilities are carried out in conjunction with the program manager, workstream leads, and executive leadership. Working in close collaboration with the Program Manager and Project Manager, the Change Management Lead makes high-level recommendations for implementing change management best practices.

Position Profile Works with colleges, schools, and departments to understand and define business needs. Develops and recommends solutions. Plans implementation, integration and maintenance of solutions into business process or system design.

Level Summary Regularly serves as a technical leader, expert, or program manager for complex functions or initiatives that require deep subject-matter knowledge. Significantly impacts the department by directly contributing to its performance and success.

Supervisory Responsibilities Provides leadership to projects or initiatives. May have a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities May be responsible for budget for projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving Leads problem-solving efforts across various challenges.

Independence of Action Operates with high autonomy and is trusted to make decisions.

Communication and Collaboration Frequently collaborates cross-functionally and represents the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Influences decision-making.

Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications The position requires deep knowledge and applied use of change management models and frameworks; experience leading multidisciplinary teams across change management functional areas, including formal, matrixed, or project supervision; experience with enterprise-scale technology, process, and people transformation programs, particularly change management for Finance and HR ERP implementations such as Oracle, Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; effective communication across formats and with diverse constituencies; and preferably previous experience in higher education.

Department Finance & Admin Communication & Training Pay Rate Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position, while also considering internal equity.

This position offers the flexibility of either a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement. While most work can be performed remotely, occasional in-person meetings may be required. Flexplace agreements will be finalized upon hire.

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more.
Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources.

Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pay Grade 20 Pay Range $80,593 - $138,208 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Information Technology Job Sub Family IT Business Analysis Job Level IC4 Job Open Date 09/29/2026 Posting End Date 10/19/2026 Planning Unit Vice President for Finance & Administration Work Schedule Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Some evenings and weekend work may be required. Months 12 month Campus Athens, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 40 + Expected duration of assignment Ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Gem Stone, stoneg1@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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