Specialist, Change Management

Job Summary The Change Management Specialist drives adoption, alignment, and accountability across key strategic initiatives within the US Higher Education (USHE) business, sitting at the intersection of strategy and execution to own the OKR (Objectives & Key Results) philosophy and process, lead change management workstreams, and facilitate quarterly business reviews (QBRs) that ensure clarity, consistency, and measurable outcomes. This individual acts as both a process owner and a change driver, ensuring leaders define high-quality, outcome-based OKRs and follow through on commitments. Key Responsibilities OKR Philosophy & Process Manage the end-to-end OKR lifecycle, including definition, alignment, tracking, and quarterly review cadence Establish and reinforce standards for strong OKRs (outcome-based, measurable, aligned to strategy) Partner with business leaders to refine OKRs, ensuring rigor and clarity Drive consistency in timelines, ownership, and reporting across teams Facilitate QBR processes aligned to OKRs and strategic priorities Reinforce accountability by linking execution progress to business outcomes Build and maintain centralized tracking (e.g., dashboards, project tracking tools) Lead Change Management for Strategic Initiatives Own change management workstreams across key transformation programs (e.g., operating model changes, systems, or process improvements) Develop and execute change strategies, stakeholder engagement, and adoption plans Identify impacts across roles, processes, and tools, ensuring clear communication and readiness planning Surface and mitigate risks, resistance points, and adoption challenges Support development of tools, templates, and operating rhythms that improve consistency and execution quality. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, program management, or transformation roles Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with senior stakeholders Proven ability to operationalize frameworks and processes (e.g., OKRs, governance models, business cadence) Strong understanding of OKR frameworks and performance management cycles Experience facilitating executive-level meetings and reviews (e.g., QBRs, leadership forums) Strong analytical and reporting skills (e.g., Excel, dashboards, project tracking tools) High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently and deliver results Increased use of AI and tooling to streamline OKR tracking, reporting, governance, and change management The full-time salary range for this role is $ 100,000 – $ 115,000 annually. This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2026 . This window may be extended depending on business needs. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pearson