Senior Organizational Change Manager

Leidos • Newark, NJ

3d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Senior Organizational Change Manager to support a large-scale SAP enterprise technology transformation program within the utility industry. The role focuses on organizational change management, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement to support business readiness and adoption of new technologies and processes. The successful candidate will combine change management expertise with digital communications capabilities, using creative content, multimedia, and emerging technologies to engage stakeholders and support transformation.

The position is based in Newark, New Jersey, and requires onsite work three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance and be able to work onsite on those days. The stated annual salary range for the position is $150,000 to $165,000.

Access to information subject to U.S. Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 export control requirements is required. Candidate eligibility may depend on qualifying citizenship, immigration, or other protected status and will be confirmed during onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a similar field with 12 or more years of relevant work experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting SAP implementations or S/4HANA transformation programs, including organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption.
• Experience supporting large-scale IT implementations or enterprise technology transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing digital communications and employee engagement strategies.
• Hands-on experience creating multimedia content, including videos, infographics, digital newsletters, and executive communications.
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and digital content development tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple project teams, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a complex program environment.
• Must meet the client’s U.S. Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 access eligibility requirements; eligibility and required documentation will be confirmed during onboarding.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Newark, New Jersey, and be able to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT for communications and content development.
• Knowledge of organizational change management methodologies, including Prosci or ADKAR.
• Experience supporting technology transformation initiatives in the utility or energy industry.
• Experience measuring communication effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute organizational change management strategies, communications plans, and stakeholder engagement activities across multiple program workstreams.
• Create digital communications, including newsletters, videos, infographics, executive presentations, and other multimedia content, to support change adoption.
• Use AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to improve communication effectiveness, content development, and employee engagement.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments, change impact analyses, and readiness evaluations to identify adoption risks and opportunities.
• Partner with program leadership, project teams, business stakeholders, and implementation partners to align change management activities with program milestones.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint communications content, templates, and centralized resources to ensure consistent program messaging.
• Support training and communication initiatives that prepare employees for changes in business processes, systems, and job responsibilities.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback, identify adoption barriers, and recommend strategies to improve engagement and change readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior