Job Title: IT Change Management Lead
Location: Onsite, Nashville, TN (Primary 2026) and Hopkinsville, KY (Transition 2027)
(with some Travel: to Hopkinsville, KY, Clarksville, TN for onsite initiatives)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
We are looking for a senior-level professional to join a large-scale manufacturing transformation initiative. In this role, you will contribute to leading IT change management strategy, coordinating system integrations, ensuring validated processes, and driving successful user adoption.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Lead execution and oversight of UAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Ensure documentation, traceability, and compliance with validation standards.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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) strongly preferred.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (if any)
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., tobacco, pharma) strongly preferred.
Who We Are
SGF Global is an integrated talent solutions provider, offering staffing, recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), nearshore, and consulting services across a wide range of industries in 35 countries. We’re a dynamic, people-first organization where fresh ideas are always welcome. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine passion for helping people grow. At SGF Global, smiles are part of the dress code, and every voice matters. Are you looking to join an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact? We’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to make a difference.
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