Change Manager

Solü Technology Partners; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Solü Technology Partners is seeking a Change Management Leader to develop and deliver organizational change strategies for medium-to-large initiatives, focusing on people and process changes. You will partner with project teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to accelerate adoption and ensure sustainability across the enterprise.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and experience guiding executives through change, with a focus on readiness, training, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, org development, HR, communications, or related field.
• Experience leading organizational change management initiatives for medium to large projects.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and best practices (Prosci, ADKAR, etc.).
• Experience conducting change impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, and readiness evaluations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute structured change management strategies and plans for medium-to-large initiatives.
• Serve as the primary change management liaison to sponsors, PMs, teams, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple change initiatives with schedules, budgets, and resources integration.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and partners to drive alignment and support.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, change impact analyses, and readiness evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Executive coaching

Stakeholder management

Change management methodologies

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Must be local to Buffalo, NY and work onsite 4 days a week.

Overview

The Change Management Leader develops and delivers organizational change management strategies and execution plans for medium-sized projects with moderate to large organizational impacts. This role focuses on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, technology, systems, job roles, and organizational structures. The Change Management Leader partners with project teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to accelerate employee adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure long-term sustainability of change initiatives. Additionally, this role supports enterprise change management capabilities by advancing methodologies, tools, and best practices across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute structured change management strategies, plans, and tools that support the successful adoption and value realization of medium-to-large, complex initiatives.
• Serve as the primary change management liaison for project sponsors, project managers, project teams, and key stakeholders, providing guidance to improve change effectiveness.
• Manage multiple change initiatives simultaneously, overseeing project schedules, budgets, resources, and integration of change management activities into overall project plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners, to drive alignment and support for organizational change.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, change impact analyses, organizational readiness assessments, and other evaluations to identify risks and opportunities.
• Identify sources of resistance and develop mitigation strategies that improve organizational readiness and support successful adoption.
• Coach and advise senior leaders on effective change leadership practices and employee engagement strategies.
• Develop, manage, and deliver communications that support change initiatives in partnership with corporate communications and business unit communications teams.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to define training requirements and support the design and delivery of learning programs and resources.
• Establish business readiness criteria and success metrics; monitor adoption, gather feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other methods, and report progress.
• Develop and implement transition and sustainability plans to reinforce long-term adoption of organizational changes.
• Quickly adapt to new projects, business functions, and stakeholders, even when subject matter expertise must be developed rapidly.
• Ensure compliance with organizational risk management policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls, escalating risks or issues as appropriate.
• Support timely implementation of internal and external audit findings and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading organizational change management initiatives for medium-to-large, cross-functional projects.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices (such as Prosci, ADKAR, or similar).
• Experience conducting change impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, and organizational readiness evaluations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive coaching skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships across all organizational levels.
• Experience developing executive communications, employee communications, and change adoption strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration/project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Change management certification (Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide technology, digital transformation, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as banking, financial services, healthcare, or insurance.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments).