Change Manager, Business

Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Change Manager in New Albany, OH.

Key Responsibilities:

Change Planning & Execution (ADKAR):
* Own full ADKAR lifecycle: impact, risk, communications, training, adoption
* Conduct change impact and readiness assessments
* Identify risks/resistance and execute mitigation plans
* Own training strategy and deliverables (course outlines, curriculum, and training documentation)
* Deliver all change artifacts (comms, stakeholder plans, adoption tracking)
Agile Delivery Integration:
* Align change work to Agile lifecycle (design, build, test, release, adoption)
* Embed change activities into project plans and sprint cycles
* Partner closely with product, tech, and project teams

Stakeholder Alignment & Communication:
* Clearly articulate the
-why- behind changes
* Build alignment across business + technology stakeholders
* Translate complex topics into clear, executive-ready storytelling (e.g., PPTs, comms)
* Drive engagement and buy-in at all levels

Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment:
* Connect change efforts to business outcomes, operating model, and future state
* Identify adoption risks and influence solution/design improvements
* Monitor adoption metrics and adjust plans to improve outcomes

Leadership & Influence:
* Coach leaders and teams through change
* Influence without authority across cross-functional teams
* Act as a trusted partner to both technologists and functional leaders Requirements
* 3-5 years of change management experience (non-negotiable)
* Proven experience executing end-to-end change (ADKAR or similar)
* Experience supporting enterprise technology or transformation initiatives
* Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
* Strong communication and executive storytelling skills
* Ability to build relationships and drive alignment across stakeholders
* Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):
* Change management certification (e.g., Prosci)
* Experience working in Agile / product delivery environments
* Exposure to large-scale digital, data, or AI transformations

Success Measures:
* High adoption and effective use of new tools/processes
* Strong stakeholder alignment and positive feedback
* On-time delivery of change plans and deliverables
* Measurable improvement in adoption, engagement, and business outcomes
* Ability to proactively identify and mitigate adoption risks

Job Type Contract Compensation
60 - $85