Director of Enterprise Change Management

About the role

The Director of Enterprise Change Management at Rite-Hite is responsible for building and leading the company's approach to change. This role starts as an individual contributor but evolves into a trusted advisor for major transformation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Build the Enterprise Change Framework
• Design and implement a scalable global change management model aligned with Rite-Hite’s values
• Define the governance, processes, and tools used to plan, execute, and track change
• Develop and maintain toolkits such as stakeholder analyses, communication plans, readiness assessments, and adoption metrics
• Integrate change management practices into project management, HR processes, and operational workflows
• Develop Leadership Capability
• Work with the CHRO to strengthen change leadership skills across the Executive Team and senior leaders
• Create and facilitate training and workshops for leaders, HRBPs, and subject matter experts
• Establish a community of practice or internal change network to support ongoing learning
• Provide coaching and consulting support to leaders driving transformation initiatives
• Support Major Initiatives
• Act as the change lead on large-scale, enterprise-wide projects
• Partner with project sponsors and teams to evaluate impacts, readiness, and adoption risks
• Build and execute change enablement plans that support communication, engagement, and performance goals
• Track adoption progress, share insights with sponsors, and recommend improvements
• Measure and Continuously Improve
• Define KPIs and metrics that reflect change effectiveness and sustainability
• Evaluate the impact of initiatives on engagement, performance, and business outcomes
• Capture lessons learned and refine the change methodology over time
• Stay current with emerging practices, tools, and technologies in organizational change

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Organizational Development, HR, Business Administration, or related fields
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in organizational change management, enterprise transformation, or leadership development
• Proven experience designing and implementing change frameworks in complex or global organizations
• Strong executive coaching, facilitation, communication, and consulting skills
• Prosci® or similar change management certification strongly preferred
• Experience working across cultures, regions, and diverse functional groups is a plus

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of change management principles, methods, and tools
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational behavior and operations
• Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders
• An analytical and data-driven approach to measuring adoption and impact
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Alignment with Rite-Hite’s core values and leadership behaviors

Skills and Strengths

• Deep knowledge of change management principles, methods, and tools
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational behavior and operations
• Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders
• An analytical and data-driven approach to measuring adoption and impact
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Alignment with Rite-Hite’s core values and leadership behaviors

Benefits

Rite-Hite offers comprehensive benefits including health and well-being programs, financial security, and time off. We are committed to supporting our employees' health, future, and lives outside of work.