Change Management Lead - Cloud Modernization

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC•Tallahassee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Organization Change Management (OCM) Manager leads enterprise-wide change management efforts supporting a large-scale cloud modernization initiative. This role is responsible for ensuring organizational readiness, stakeholder alignment, and successful adoption of new technologies and processes. The position works closely with executive leadership, business units, and technical teams to drive change strategy execution and enable a smooth transition across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
5 or more years of experience in organizational change management, business transformation, or enterprise program support
Proven experience leading change management for large-scale technology or cloud transformation initiatives
Strong experience developing communication, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies
Experience working in complex, cross-functional enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with OCM methodologies such as ADKAR or Prosci
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Ability to influence executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage change in complex, high-visibility environments
Focus on adoption, readiness, and measurable outcomes

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial or Organizational Psychology, or related field
Certifications in change management such as Prosci, ACMP, or CCMP
Project management or Agile certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or PSM
Experience supporting government or regulated environments
Experience with cloud modernization programs involving AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with ERP modernization or SaaS adoption initiatives
Experience using OCM metrics, adoption analytics, and readiness tracking tools

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a comprehensive OCM strategy, roadmap, and adoption framework
Lead organizational readiness planning aligned to modernization timelines and goals
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and program leadership on change impacts and workforce transitions
Conduct stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, and readiness evaluations
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and resistance management strategies
Partner with program managers, technical teams, and business leadership to integrate change activities
Create and deliver leadership communications, executive briefings, and program presentations
Ensure consistent messaging around program impacts, timelines, and adoption expectations
Coach leaders and managers on driving change adoption within their teams
Oversee development and execution of training strategies and end-user enablement plans
Coordinate training delivery to ensure knowledge transfer and readiness
Support adoption initiatives for cloud modernization and digital transformation programs
Establish and monitor OCM KPIs, adoption metrics, and readiness indicators
Use data and feedback to refine change strategies and improve adoption outcomes
Ensure compliance with governance standards and organizational policies