Remote Organizational Change Lead

Rochester; New York (NY); Remote; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a skilled Change Management professional to drive people-focused strategies across IT and business initiatives. You will design, develop, and execute change plans, coaching leaders and teams to maximize adoption and minimize resistance during complex transformations.

Responsibilities include creating readiness assessments, coordinating communications and training, and aligning change activities with project timelines to ensure successful launches and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Behavioral Psychology, Business or related field and 5 years of relevant experience required
• Master's degree preferred
• Prosci Organizational Change Management certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads change management strategies and plans to minimize resistance and maximize engagement
• Develops readiness assessments, analyzes results, and presents findings to sponsors and stakeholders
• Integrates change management plans into overall project plans with project leadership
• Provides guidance to stakeholders on communications, training, sponsorship, education, and ongoing support
• Identifies risks and develops mitigation plans with the project manager and executive sponsor

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Influence

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a skilled Change Management professional to drive people-focused strategies across IT and business initiatives. You will design, develop, and execute change plans, coaching leaders and teams to maximize adoption and minimize resistance during complex transformations.

Responsibilities include creating readiness assessments, coordinating communications and training, and aligning change activities with project timelines to ensure successful launches and