Technology Change Management Lead

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Technology Deployment Change Management Lead (Contract) Location: Houston, TX or New Orleans, LA (Hybrid with ~25% travel to LA, AR, MS, and TX) Contract Duration: 18–24 months (with possible extension) Employment Type: Contract (W2 or 1099 negotiable) Overview: A major Gulf Coast utility is undergoing a large-scale technology transformation and seeks an experienced Change Management Lead to oversee the organizational change effort tied to a Tier 1 software deployment (e.g., SAP, Oracle). This high-visibility contract role will lead a team of 2–10 seasoned change professionals and drive stakeholder engagement, training, communications, and adoption efforts across a multi-state workforce.

Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end change management strategy and execution for a multi-site enterprise technology implementationGuide a team of experienced change practitioners in delivering communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and resistance management plansServe as strategic advisor to program leadership and executive sponsorsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Field Ops, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment and readinessSupport hypercare and deployment phases with ongoing adoption tracking and risk mitigationDesign and implement KPIs, engagement metrics, and behavior change indicators to track and measure successIntegrate client-specified change methodologies and toolkits (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter) Qualifications:12+ years of change management experience on enterprise-wide technology deploymentsProven leadership of change teams in high-stakes environmentsExpertise in Tier 1 software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday) implementation supportStrong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersFamiliarity with structured change methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter, etc.)Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skillsIndustry experience in utilities, energy, or infrastructure strongly preferredWillingness to travel up to 25% across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas Why This Role:Lead a mission-critical technology rollout impacting thousands of usersWork with a highly experienced internal team and executive stakeholdersHigh-impact, well-funded transformation with measurable, long-term resultsFlexible onsite expectations with a hybrid schedule and travel built into the role