Change Lead | OCM Lead – Supply Chain Transformation

Job Title

Change Lead | OCM Lead – Supply Chain Transformation

Remote (Key stakeholders based in Columbus, OH)

Remote, with possibility of occasional travel (no more than once per month)

$100–$110/hour (W-2)

6 Months | April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Strong possibility of extension

W-2 Only

U.S. Citizens Only | No visa sponsorship available

We are seeking an experienced Change Lead / OCM Lead to support a high-visibility Supply Chain Transformation initiative for a utilities client. This role will lead organizational change management efforts across multiple initiatives within the supply chain function, helping leaders and teams successfully prepare for and adopt business, process, and operational changes.

This individual will need to assess the environment quickly, identify where change support is most needed, and begin producing value-added deliverables immediately. The ideal candidate is strategic yet practical, able to keep things simple and concrete, and comfortable scaling support up or down based on business needs. This role requires a hands‑on change professional who can navigate ambiguity, manage stakeholder resistance, support go‑live readiness efforts, and produce communications, training, and change deliverables without hesitation.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with senior leaders, including leaders who may be resistant to change, and will bring a strong mix of change strategy, execution, communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and business readiness support.

• Lead organizational change management activities for supply chain transformation initiatives, including change strategy, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and business readiness.
• Assess the current transformation landscape and help define the scope of change management support needed across multiple initiatives.
• Quickly identify priority work streams, impacted stakeholder groups, adoption risks, and opportunities to deliver value early in the engagement.
• Develop practical, scalable change management plans tailored to initiative size, complexity, and organizational readiness.
• Adjust level of support as business priorities evolve, providing both strategic advisory support and hands‑on execution as needed.

• Partner with business leaders, project teams, and functional stakeholders to align on change impacts, priorities, and adoption strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders across the organization, including leaders who may be resistant to change.
• Coach leaders and sponsors on their roles in driving adoption, reinforcing key messages, and supporting teams through change.
• Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with professionalism, diplomacy, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Support executive and leadership alignment around transformation goals, business readiness, and go‑live expectations.

• Develop clear, practical, and audience‑appropriate communication strategies and materials to support change initiatives.
• Create and execute communication plans that keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and prepared throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Lead training needs analysis and support training strategy, curriculum planning, and readiness activities for impacted employee groups.
• Partner with project teams and subject matter experts to develop training materials, job aids, leader talking points, FAQs, and other readiness resources.
• Ensure communications and training deliverables are simple, concrete, and aligned with the needs of the business.

• Support initiatives moving toward implementation and go‑live by driving change readiness, stakeholder preparedness, and user adoption planning.
• Conduct change impact assessments and readiness assessments to identify adoption barriers, support needs, and change risks.
• Develop and track readiness actions, mitigation plans, and adoption metrics where appropriate.
• Provide direct support for transition…