Senior IT Change Lead - Strategy & Adoption

Computer Task; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG, a Cegeka company, seeks an Organizational Change Manager II to lead change efforts for IT initiatives in Buffalo, NY. You will develop strategies, engage executives, and drive adoption across diverse stakeholders.

You will partner with PMs, sponsors, and business leaders to integrate change activities into program plans, conduct readiness assessments, and measure adoption to ensure sustained business value. Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading organizational change management initiatives for IT projects or enterprise transformation programs.
• Experience partnering with project and program managers to deliver successful technology implementations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing change management strategies, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong experience creating executive presentations and PowerPoint materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, managers, executives, and senior leadership.
• Experience conducting change impact assessments, readiness assessments, and stakeholder analyses.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational change management efforts for medium-to-large IT initiatives with moderate to significant business impact.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans to support successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.
• Partner with project managers, program managers, executive sponsors, and business stakeholders to integrate change activities into project plans.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, change impact assessments, and readiness assessments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to address resistance, improve engagement, and accelerate user adoption.
• Coach senior leaders and managers on effective change leadership and communication practices.
• Create and deliver executive-level presentations, PowerPoint decks, communication plans, and messaging tailored to various audiences.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage internal communications supporting project objectives and organizational readiness.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Project coordination

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP/Prosci certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

CTG, a Cegeka company, seeks an Organizational Change Manager II to lead change efforts for IT initiatives in Buffalo, NY. You will develop strategies, engage executives, and drive adoption across diverse stakeholders.

You will partner with PMs, sponsors, and business leaders to integrate change activities into program plans, conduct readiness assessments, and measure adoption to ensure sustained business value. Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential.