Change Management Lead

Posting Number

S15479P

Change Management Lead

EITS-Planning & Engagement

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

eits.uga.edu

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm; occasional nights and weekends

Commensurate with Experience

07/21/2026

Yes

09/01/2026

• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner certification preferred. Prosci Certified Change Practitioner certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Please provide name and contact information for three professional references
• This is a full‑time, on‑site position
• This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Project Management Pro-IT II

Exempt

100

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

• Experience applying formal change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, or similar frameworks)
• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations
• Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations or large‑scale organizational initiatives
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, organizational development, or internal communications strategies
• Experience collaborating across functional areas such as project management, communications, training, or IT service delivery

The Change Management Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating organizational change management efforts for Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) initiatives, enterprise systems, and services. This position focuses on assessing organizational readiness, understanding stakeholder impacts, and developing structured change strategies that support adoption, minimize disruption, and sustain long‑term success. The Change Management Lead works closely with Planning and Engagement and other areas of EITS to ensure organizational change strategies are aligned…