Transformation Readiness Lead POST NUMBER: 460396
Job Title - Transformation Readiness Lead
Location - Milwaukee
Term - 12-month Contract (possible extensions)
Rate - $58 to $70 per hour on W2 with Benefits
Work Environment - Remote, some travel to headquarters
No 3rd party company candidates or anyone who requires sponsorship
Our client is seeking a dynamic Capability Center Lead – Business Readiness & Adoption to design, launch, and scale our new Capability Center — a global hub that equips teams with the frameworks, tools, training, and coaching needed to embed readiness and adoption into every transformation initiative.
This role will build and lead a centralized function that reduces change fatigue, accelerates adoption, and ensures sustainable transformation outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to business readiness and adoption across our company.
Key Responsibilities
Build & Operate the Capability Center
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Establish the Capability Center as a global resource for readiness and adoption.
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Define the center’s service model, governance, and scalable offerings.
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Develop and maintain toolkits, playbooks, assessments, and digital resources that support enterprise transformations.
Change Readiness & Adoption
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Create a unified, enterprise-wide approach to readiness and adoption.
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Develop frameworks to assess organizational readiness and measure adoption effectiveness.
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Partner with HR, IT, and Transformation Leaders to embed readiness practices into program delivery.
Learning & Development
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Collaborate with instructional designers to develop training modules, workshops, and digital content.
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Facilitate capability-building sessions and coach leaders, project managers, and teams.
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Integrate change leadership principles into our broader learning programs.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Build sponsorship and accountability with leaders across regions and functions.
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Ensure communications and engagement efforts promote clarity, confidence, and commitment.
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Foster a culture of continuous learning, resilience, and transformational energy.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
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Define and track key performance indicators, including adoption rates, readiness scores, training completion, and leadership behaviors.
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Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes continuously.
Qualifications
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Organizational Development, HR, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
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8 years in Organizational Change Management, Business Readiness, or Transformation roles.
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Proven success leading enterprise-level readiness or change capability initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability to design and scale frameworks, toolkits, and adoption methodologies.
Skills:
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Deep expertise in change readiness, adoption measurement, and capability development.
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Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
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Strong ability to influence and collaborate across a complex, global organization.
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Analytical mindset with a focus on connecting readiness metrics to business outcomes.
Certifications:
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Prosci or equivalent Organizational Change Management certification is highly desirable.
Success in This Role Means
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The Capability Center is fully established and integrated across the enterprise.
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Leaders and teams consistently leverage readiness and adoption tools and practices.
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Transformation programs achieve higher adoption rates, stronger readiness scores, and reduced change fatigue.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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