IT Change Management Lead

IT Change Management Lead

We are seeking a senior-level IT Change Management Lead to support a large-scale manufacturing transformation initiative, including the implementation of a new facility in Hopkinsville, KY and the decommissioning of the Nashville manufacturing site. This role will lead end-to-end IT change coordination across business, IT, operations, and engineering, ensuring seamless system integrations, validated processes, and successful user adoption.

Program & Change Leadership

Lead IT change management strategy for new site startup and legacy site closure

Serve as the primary liaison across IT, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Business teams

Drive cross-functional alignment on system readiness, cutover, and transition plans

Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans across all change activities

Systems Implementation & Integration

Coordinate deployment and integration of enterprise and manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, WMS, infrastructure, shop floor systems)

Ensure alignment of IT deliverables with operational startup milestones

Oversee data migration, system validation readiness, and cutover execution

Validation & Testing (GxP/Regulated Environment Preferred)

Lead execution and oversight of:

• UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
• IQ (Installation Qualification)
• OQ (Operational Qualification)
• PQ (Performance Qualification)

Ensure documentation, traceability, and compliance with validation standards

Training & Adoption

Develop and execute training strategies for plant users, supervisors, and support teams

Coordinate creation of SOPs, job aids, and system guides

Drive readiness and adoption across all user groups

Cutover & Hypercare

Lead cutover planning and execution for new site go-live

Establish and manage hypercare support model (triage, issue resolution, stabilization)

Track and report stabilization metrics, system performance, and issue resolution

Top Skills for an Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience with greenfield site implementations and/or plant shutdowns

Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, WMS, shop floor technologies)

Hands-on experience with validation processes (UAT, IQ/OQ/PQ)

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., tobacco, pharma, Client) strongly preferred

Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft:

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch