Strategic Change Management Lead

Carhartt, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carhartt, Inc. in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Organizational Change Management Lead to guide the people side of change for strategic initiatives across the business.

You will partner with business leaders, project teams, HR, and stakeholders to develop and execute change strategies that drive adoption, minimize disruption, and accelerate outcomes. The role requires executive-level communications, stakeholder engagement, and building long-term change capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, HR, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology or related field.
• Prosci Certification (CCMP) or equivalent change management certification preferred.
• 8+ years of HR experience including change management and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise and team-level change management strategies.
• Partner with leaders and project teams to integrate change activities into programs.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, change impact and readiness assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Develop and execute change management plans including communications, training, adoption, and reinforcement.
• Establish trusted relationships to influence decisions and drive alignment.
• Coach leaders and sponsors on their role in driving adoption.
• Create executive-ready communications, presentations, and reporting materials.
• Identify resistance and risks; develop mitigation and escalation plans.
• Track adoption metrics, readiness indicators, and business outcomes.
• Build change management capability across the organization through coaching and knowledge-sharing.
• Drive continuous improvement in organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Organizational development

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development

Prosci CCMP or equivalent certification preferred

Job description

Carhartt, Inc. in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Organizational Change Management Lead to guide the people side of change for strategic initiatives across the business.

You will partner with business leaders, project teams, HR, and stakeholders to develop and execute change strategies that drive adoption, minimize disruption, and accelerate outcomes. The role requires executive-level communications, stakeholder engagement, and building long-term change capabilities.