Senior Organizational Change Manager

University of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado System Administration seeks a Senior Organizational Change Manager within the Project Management Office (PMO) of University Information Services to guide people through change initiatives. You will partner with project managers, analysts, and leadership to plan and execute change strategies that ensure adoption and value realization.

You will focus on the people side of change, shaping communication, training, and stakeholder engagement while aligning with CU's mission

Qualifications

• Apply organizational change management best practices, strategies, and deliverables.
• Focus on the people side of change, with emphasis on planning and implementing change strategies related to people, process, and technology changes.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, business analysts, UIS leadership, governance groups, and other stakeholders to assess the environment, understand change impacts, and develop practical plans for successful adoption.
• Build formal change management plans.

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.

Position Summary

University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado’s (CU) four campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise, and the development of enterprise applications responsible for supporting CU’s students, faculty, staff, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

The Senior Organizational Change Manager resides within the Project Management Office (PMO) in UIS and is typically engaged a variety of projects, including internal UIS efforts and larger efforts supporting other System departments and campuses. This role is responsible for ensuring projects and change initiatives meet objectives by applying organizational change management best practices, strategies, and deliverables. The position focuses on the people side of change, with emphasis on planning and implementing change strategies related to people, process, and technology changes.

The Senior Organizational Change Manager works closely with project managers, business analysts, UIS leadership, governance groups, and other stakeholders to assess the environment, understand change impacts, and develop practical plans for successful adoption. The role builds formal change management plans,