Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Business Title
Change Management Lead (Remote Eligible)

Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested individuals should complete an online application and be prepared to upload the following documents at the time of application:

1. Current CV or Resume
2. Cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications for the role
3. List of 3 professional references including current telephone and email addresses for all references.

For full consideration, please submit your materials by position closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number
2016523T

Job Description Summary

Department Summary

The Change Management Lead is responsible for the organizational change strategy and execution for a large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation spanning Human Resources, Finance, and OIT. The role reports to the Administrative Modernization Program manager and works closely with the project manager and three workstream leads to guide change management best practices and provide clear, timely communications regarding ongoing and upcoming changes to the Operational Network and broader University. Key areas of responsibility include stakeholder engagement, communications leadership, and organizational readiness.

The role provides leadership to projects or initiatives and may have a limited number of direct reports. Budgetary responsibilities are carried out in conjunction with the program manager, workstream leads, and executive leadership. Working in close collaboration with the Program Manager and Project Manager, the Change Management Lead makes high-level recommendations for implementing change management best practices.

Position Profile

Works with colleges, schools, and departments to understand and define business needs. Develops and recommends solutions. Plans implementation, integration and maintenance of solutions into business process or system design.

Level Summary

Regularly serves as a technical leader, expert, or program manager for complex functions or initiatives that require deep subject-matter knowledge. Significantly impacts the department by directly contributing to its performance and success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership to projects or initiatives. May have a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May be responsible for budget for projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Leads problem-solving efforts across various challenges.

Independence of Action

Operates with high autonomy and is trusted to make decisions.

Communication and Collaboration

Frequently collaborates cross-functionally and represents the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Influences decision-making.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The position requires deep knowledge and applied use of change management models and frameworks; experience leading multidisciplinary teams across change management functional areas, including formal, matrixed, or project supervision; experience with enterprise-scale technology, process, and people transformation programs, particularly change management for Finance and HR ERP implementations such as Oracle, Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; effective communication across formats and with diverse constituencies; and preferably previous experience in higher education.

Department
Finance & Admin Communication & Training

Pay Rate

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position, while also considering internal equity.

This position offers the flexibility of either a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement. While most work can be performed remotely, occasional in-person meetings may be required. Flexplace agreements will be finalized upon hire.

Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pay Grade
20

Pay Range
$80,593 - $138,208

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type
full-time regular

Job Family
Information Technology

Job Sub Family
IT Business Analysis

Job Level
IC4

Job Open Date
09/29/2026

Posting End Date
10/19/2026

Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Months
12 month

Campus
Athens, Ohio

Expected hours worked per week
40 +

Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Gem Stone, [email protected]

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