Change Management Specialist

Summit Utilities Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 77,479 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive pay

Job summary

Summit Utilities Inc. is looking for a Change Management Specialist in Denver, CO to lead organizational change initiatives. The role emphasizes employee engagement to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in change management.

The offered salary ranges from $77,479 to $92,000 annually. Summit provides a flexible benefits package supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Change Management, process improvement, operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of process mapping and improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting CI, Lean, or Kaizen initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement change management strategies.
• Conduct change impact assessments and stakeholder analyses.
• Track and measure change adoption and effectiveness.

Skills

Change impact and readiness assessment

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Risk identification and mitigation

Training and enablement support

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership and Coaching influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Full‑Time DENVER, CO, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 3152

POSITION SUMMARY

The Change Management Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting organizational change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, technologies, and organizational structures. This role focuses on the people side of change by minimizing resistance, increasing engagement, and helping employees’ transition effectively during periods of change.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance to change.
• Partner with project managers and business leaders to integrate change management activities into project plans.
• Conduct change impact assessments, readiness assessments, and stakeholder analyses.
• Identify risks, resistance points, and performance gaps; develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Design, develop, and deliver communication plans, training materials, and engagement activities.
• Support leaders and managers through coaching and guidance to help reinforce change.
• Track and measure change adoption, utilization, and effectiveness using defined metrics.
• Prepare status reports, presentations, and updates for stakeholders and leadership.
• Tracking, reporting, escalating, and resolving project issues and risks.
• Reporting project status and progress to senior management and sponsors.
• Assisting project teams in defining project scope, goals, requirements, approach, and deliverables supporting the business objectives.
• Working closely with business leads and business analysts in requirements gathering, User Acceptance Testing, and cutover planning.
• Working with business leads and the Training team in Change Management planning and communication.
• Coordinating with Business and IT Leads to deliver smaller scope system enhancements and/or resolve system issues via Jira ticketing process.
• Reviewing current project management procedures, identifying areas for improvement, and working with PMO leadership to implement changes.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or related field
• 2 years of experience in Change Management, process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of process mapping, standard work, and improvement methodologies
• Ability to work effectively across functional boundaries
• Experience supporting CI, Lean, or Kaizen initiatives
• Certifications in Lean and Org Change Management
• Familiarity with MOC, operational governance, or regulated environments
• Experience partnering with PMO, IT, or transformation teams
• Background in utilities, or operations heavy‑ environments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Change impact and readiness assessment
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Training and enablement support
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Leadership and Coaching influence

Salary based on experience - $77,479 to $92,000 USD Annually

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.