Change Management Lead

Change Management Lead

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Posting Number S15479P Working Title Change Management Lead Department EITS-Planning & Engagement About the University of Georgia 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.

Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm; occasional nights and weekends Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 07/21/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2026

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Project Management Pro-IT II FLSA Exempt FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

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 with project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and end-user adoption efforts.

This role emphasizes enterprise-level coordination, helping the organization sequence initiatives effectively, reduce change fatigue, and improve overall readiness for…