AGCO Corporation

Change Management COE Lead

AGCO Corporation • $100K — $130K *
Duluth, GA 30096In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree and 10+ years of experience in change management or related discipline.
  • Extensive experience with large-scale, complex global change initiatives in financial, operational, and cultural areas.
  • Proven track record of building enterprise-wide change capabilities.
  • Experience in managing financial resource needs linked to change initiatives.
  • Strong facilitation and influencing skills for senior leadership engagement.
  • Knowledge of change management methodologies (Prosci, CCMP, ACMP).
  • Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization and balance strategy with execution.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership and HR to integrate change principles into planning.
  • Define AGCO's global change management strategy aligned with organizational growth.
  • Design and implement change strategies for significant global initiatives.
  • Establish governance and standards for consistent adoption outcomes.
  • Build change management capability across all employee levels and offices.
  • Create and enhance training programs for managing transformations.
  • Develop standardized frameworks and tools to support cross-functional changes.

Benefits

  • Health care and wellness plans
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Flexible and virtual work options
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Life insurance and other supplemental plans
Full Job Description
The Change Management COE Lead is responsible for establishing and driving AGCO's global change management strategy for a distributed workforce of ~25,000 employees. Reporting into HR, this role builds organizational change capability across moments that matter spanning the employee lifecycle, strengthens leader readiness to drive results through change, and ensures consistent, effective change execution across regions and business units.

This leader plays two critical roles. One is strategic thought leadership, shaping the approach for large-scale, complex, global transformations that span financial, people, process, technology, systems, and cultural dimensions. They develop frameworks, tools, training, and advisory capabilities that enable leaders, managers and employees to successfully adopt change. The second centers on operational execution, translating strategy into structured plans and delivering against them during periods of significant organizational change.

Your Impact

Global Change Management Strategy
  • Partner with senior leadership, HR, Communications, IT, and PMO to embed change principles early in planning and solution design.
  • Define and evolve the organization's global change management strategy, ensuring alignment as required with our farmer first AGvance strategy in relation to AGCO's growth, transformation and people initiatives.
  • Design and drive change strategies for complex, matrixed global initiatives, including financial restructures, operating model changes, global process modernization, and major technology implementations.
  • Establish change governance, standards, and methodologies that ensure consistent, high-quality adoption outcomes across diverse regions and teams.


Capability Building & Change Enablement
  • Build a scalable enterprise-wide capability for leading and managing change, with targeted development for leaders, managers, and employees across our offices and shop floors.
  • Design and deliver training, workshops, and learning programs that prepare leaders, managers and employees to navigate large, complex transformation environments.
  • Create and continuously enhance a library of practical tools, templates, and assessments that support projects with varying levels of complexity and impact.
  • Coach leaders and project teams to strengthen change leadership and improve organizational readiness.


Tools, Templates & Methodologies
  • Develop and maintain standardized change management frameworks and tools that are adaptable for high-impact, cross-functional transformations.
  • Ensure tools and methodologies reflect global applicability and support cultural nuance across regions.
  • Promote adoption of COE resources and ensure tools remain modern, relevant, and user-friendly.
  • Lever technology to include AI and automation where practicable to support change management initiatives.


Change Advisory & Consultation
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner for enterprise transformation initiatives, advising on stakeholder engagement, communications, readiness, and long-term adoption strategies.
  • Conduct change impact assessments, risk analyses, and organizational readiness evaluations, especially for transformations involving multi-dimensional impacts.
  • Provide insights and recommendations that help senior leaders manage complex change across functions, geographies, and cultural contexts.


Tactical Change Planning and Operational Execution
  • Plan and execute operational change initiatives, ensuring changes are delivered on time, within scope, and with minimal business disruption.
  • Coordinate cross functional stakeholders to align change activities, timelines, and ownership.
  • Manage day-to-day execution of change plans, including process updates, operational readiness, and go-live support.
  • Track progress, adoption, and issues; escalate risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Support communication and engagement efforts to drive understanding and adoption at the operational level.
  • Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of change planning and execution practices.


Contractor Pool & Resource Management
  • Build and manage a pool of external change management contractors and internal "gig" resources who can be deployed on large transformation projects or business-driven initiatives.
  • Establish processes for intake, deployment, quality oversight, and ongoing performance management of contractors.
  • Ensure external partners align with enterprise methodology while bringing expertise suitable for large-scale operational and strategic change.
  • Maintain visibility into enterprise demand and forecast talent needs to support major programs.


Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Define KPIs and measurement frameworks for evaluating change effectiveness, adoption outcomes, and capability maturity.
  • Monitor organizational change trends, risks, and capacity across global functions and provide insights to HR and executive leadership.
  • Continuously refine the COE strategy, tools, and learning programs based on organizational feedback and evolving transformation needs.


Your Experience and Qualifications
  • Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in change management, organizational transformation, organizational development, or related discipline.
  • Extensive experience designing and leading largescale, complex, global change initiatives with impacts across financial, people, process, technology, systems, and cultural domains.
  • Proven track record of building enterprise change capability and enabling leaders to drive high impact, sustainable change.
  • Demonstrated experience defining, forecasting, and managing financial resource needs and impacts related to change initiatives.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
  • Deep knowledge of recognized management methodologies and standards (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, ACMP).
  • Ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed, global organization and collaborate across regions and functions.
  • Ability to move seamlessly between strategic thought leadership and hands on execution.
  • Demonstrated capability to translate complex transformation efforts into clear, actionable strategies that drive understanding, engagement, and adoption.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing external consultants and/or contractor resource pools.
  • Background in HR, Global Change Management, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, or Employee Experience.
  • Experience supporting major enterprise transformations, such as ERP implementations, operating model changes, digital transformations, or M&A integrations.


Your Benefits
  • Health care and wellness plans
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans


Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO's on-site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location a minimum of 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

Our global HQ is located in Duluth, GA.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!

About AGCO Corporation

AGCO Corporation (AGCO) is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts globally. The Company sells a range of agricultural equipment, including tractors, combines, self-propelled sprayers, hay tools, forage equipment and implements. It also manufactures and distributes grain storage and handling equipment systems, as well as protein production systems. Its products are recognized in the agricultural equipment industry and are marketed under a range of brands, including Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra. The Company distributes its products through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. In September 2013, Grain Systems, Inc. (GSI), a global brand of the Company announced that it has purchased Johnson System Inc. (JSI), manufacturer of catwalks, towers and support structures based in Marshall, Michigan.

AGCO Corporation Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural equipment. As part of our diverse team, you will contribute to a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth. Work You’ll Do Join AGCO Corporation’s industry-leading team to help revolutionize agriculture with advanced farming technologies. At AGCO, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, professional growth, and community impact. Transform the industry with your unique skills, working alongside the brightest minds in our field. AGCO stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation, integrating cutting-edge technology into machinery and farm solutions that feed the world. Lead with us from a unique position in the marketplace, where technology meets practical application, driving digital innovation in agriculture. Work with a global team of professionals dedicated to redefining the future of farming through high-impact projects and sustainable practices. Collaborate with over 20,000 dedicated employees worldwide, harnessing the power of smart technology and innovative practices to achieve excellence in everything we do. Introducing the AGCO Growth and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our vision forward, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. AGCO Corporation offers unparalleled career advancement opportunities, supported by comprehensive training and development programs designed to empower employees. Do Innovative Work Be part of a team that’s at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agricultural efficiency. Deliver solutions that make a real difference in the global food supply chain. Engage in Innovative Work Deliver targeted solutions that enhance farm productivity and profitability through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Join a company that values teamwork, leadership, and a forward-thinking mindset. Work on a wide range of projects utilizing cutting-edge technology and contribute to solutions that help shape the future of agriculture. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with AGCO Corporation, where your ambition meets our commitment to professional development. Enjoy near-limitless job opportunities with unmatched training, certification support, and leadership development programs. Explore Discover how AGCO is leading the way towards more efficient farm systems with smart technology and innovative equipment solutions. The AGCO Advantage Our combined expertise in agriculture and technology enables us to lead the way in creating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Clients and partners worldwide look to AGCO for strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the agricultural sector. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore a range of positions from internships to full-time roles across various departments. SEARCH AGCO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at AGCO Corporation.
Learn more about AGCO Corporation
Size
23,300 employees
Market Cap
$10 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$427.1 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$9.1 billion
NASDAQ
AGCO
* Ladders Estimates

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