Entry Level Change Management Specialist Jobs
New grad change management specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or a strong portfolio of process-improvement projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Energy, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with employers like Michels, Xcel Energy, and Collabera hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Change Management Analyst
Position Summary:
Develop, collect, analyze, and report key people data to Xcel Energy Change Management team and stakeholders to assist in making key change decisions and understand the impacts of change at the enterprise level. Develop and produce regular and ad hoc dashboards in digestible formats for change team and stakeholders. Serve as SharePoint subject matter advisor in modifying and updating the Xcel Energy Change Management sites.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support the development and validation of stakeholder assessments, stakeholder segmentation, and change management personas in partnership with business stakeholders and Change Management Consultants.
- Assist in conducting change impact analyses to identify organizational, process, technology, and role impacts and support mitigation planning.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze change management dashboards, reporting, surveys, and adoption metrics to provide actionable insights for project and business leaders.
- Coordinate and support stakeholder engagement activities, including communications, training events, roadshows, change networks, community of practice meetings, and SharePoint or program collaboration sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in analytics, business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience in data analysis, reporting, and collection.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and basic understanding of data structures and query tools.
- Ability to interpret and communicate data and trends back to the business.
- Proficiency in SharePoint.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $58,700.00 to $79,767.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/04/26
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Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Entry Level Change Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level change management specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate exposure to structured change frameworks like ADKAR or Prosci, even through coursework or internships. Relevant project experience matters, whether that is a campus initiative, a volunteer process-improvement effort, or a capstone. A professional certification like Prosci Change Management Foundation signals initiative and gives junior candidates a concrete edge over peers with identical degrees.
Which companies hire entry level change management specialists?
Companies hiring entry level change management specialists right now include Michels, Xcel Energy, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large consulting firms and enterprise organizations across healthcare, technology, and financial services routinely post entry level roles as they build out internal change capability teams.
Are there remote entry level change management specialist jobs?
Yes, though many employers prefer at least some on-site presence for junior hires who benefit from direct mentorship. About 75% of entry level change management specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who need flexibility will find real options alongside traditional office-based roles at this level.
Are these new grad change management specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior change management specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a portfolio of academic or volunteer projects in lieu of full-time history. Searching for roles that list internship experience as acceptable is a reliable filter for new grads entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level change management specialists?
Entry Level change management specialist roles concentrate in Energy, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they undergo frequent technology implementations, mergers, and operational restructuring that require dedicated support for employee adoption and transition.