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Job Description
SUMMARY :
Reporting to the Director of PMO Operations, The Change Manager leads organizational change initiatives by developing and executing strategies that enable successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working. This role partners with project teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to minimize disruption, build organizational readiness, and ensure employees are equipped to embrace change. Success in this role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and change management expertise to drive sustainable business outcomes.
This position is expected to work onsite and/or in a hybrid work arrangement based on business and operational needs. The position requires regular on-campus presence, as determined by the department and the needs of the role.
**Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the project's duration, workload needs, and available funding.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop and execute organizational change management
strategies, processes, and tools that enable successful adoption of
project and business initiatives across the organization.
- Create and implement comprehensive change management plans that
align with project objectives, organizational priorities, and
business transformation goals.
- Assess organizational readiness and evaluate the impact of
planned changes on employees, leaders, business processes, and
overall organizational performance.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate organizational, operational, and
people-related risks associated with change initiatives throughout
the project lifecycle.
- Identify, manage, and address anticipated resistance to change
through proactive engagement, coaching, and targeted stakeholder
support strategies.
- Partner with leadership to define employee roles,
responsibilities, and organizational impacts resulting from
business and technology transformation initiatives.
- Develop and execute communication strategies that clearly
explain upcoming changes, business impacts, and actions required to
support successful adoption.
- Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs, learning
materials, and job aids that prepare employees and managers for
organizational change.
- Conduct stakeholder assessments to identify key influencers,
sponsors, and impacted groups critical to successful implementation
and long-term adoption.
- Establish change success metrics, monitor adoption and
readiness, analyze results, and recommend corrective actions to
improve business outcomes.
- Lead change management workstreams using structured
methodologies while providing regular status updates, reporting,
and recommendations to leadership and project teams.
- Identify training needs across stakeholder groups and
coordinate training logistics, schedules, resources, and delivery
to support successful implementation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any
time.
REQUIRED :
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive professional experience
in IT management, large-scale transformation projects, or related
field.
- Demonstrated success in rolling out ERP systems-preferably
Workday- in a university setting, with a track record of
stakeholder engagement and high adoption rates.
- Demonstrated expertise in planning and facilitating
organizational change.
- Strong knowledge of organizational change management
principles, methodologies, techniques, and industry best
practices.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and
influencing skills across all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively
in fast-paced environments.
- Master’s degree from an accredited university.
- Additional related certifications (e.g., CAPM, PMP, or Scrum
Master).
- Formal Change Management certification (ProSci. PMI-ACP, or
similar)
- Deep understanding of higher education operational structures,
processes, and accreditation requirements.
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and
overseeing cross-departmental training initiatives.
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
(e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or Jira).
- Certification in Parliamentary Procedures and Proceedings for
Governance.
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
Salary Range
$125,000.00-$135,000.00 Annually
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.
Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.
Department
PMO
Position Type
Administrative
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu .
Inclusion Statement
Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
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