Change Management & Readiness Lead (ERP Readiness

Location: Remote (with periodic travel to the Southwest Virginia region) Contingent Upon Contract Award About the Role Dunbar Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Change Management & Readiness Lead to support an ERP Readiness and Tool Selection engagement with a higher education institution. This role is focused on preparing the organization for future ERP modernization by driving stakeholder alignment, communication planning, governance support, and change readiness assessment during the pre-implementation phase. This position is contingent upon contract award. Key Responsibilities • Lead organizational readiness assessments, stakeholder impact analysis, and change risk identification • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication plans to support alignment and transparency • Facilitate leadership, steering committee, and cross-functional workshops to build shared understanding and decision clarity • Support the definition of governance structures, escalation pathways, and accountability frameworks • Partner with the ERP Business Architect and Business Process Analyst to integrate change implications into future-state design and roadmap recommendations • Develop messaging, briefing materials, and executive talking points to support change narrative and adoption awareness • Track engagement progress and adjust strategies to maintain momentum and readiness Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in organizational change management, transformation advisory, or stakeholder engagement leadership • Experience in technology-enabled transformation (ERP, HCM, SIS, LMS, CRM, etc.) • Strong facilitation and communication abilities across executive, functional, and end-user audiences • Experience in higher education or public sector preferred • Familiarity with change frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter, ACMP) is beneficial Work Model • Hybrid: Primarily remote • Periodic Travel: Approximately 2–4 on-site trips to the Southwest Virginia region (3–4 days each) Compensation Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with project budgeting requirements. Candidates are encouraged to provide their desired hourly rate range when applying. Equal Opportunity & Contingency Notice Dunbar Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. This is a contract position contingent upon contract award. Submission is for proposal consideration and does not guarantee placement. Apply tot his job