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Change Management Lead roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in organizational development, business, or a related field. Employers filing your H-1B must certify a prevailing wage through DOL before USCIS adjudicates the petition, and cap-subject filings enter the annual lottery each March.
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INTRODUCTION
Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication and Change Management Lead is responsible for creating and leading the execution of end-to-end Organizational Change Management and communication plans that will be instrumental in preparing leaders and employees to embrace and adopt changes resulting from various significant initiatives.
What You'll Do:
- Conducting organizational change management assessments and building organizational change management plans for initiatives that create transformational change in our organization.
- Conducting and coordinating the activities required in the change management plan, including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, readiness tracking, knowledge transfer and various forms of learning and education.
- Identifying resistance gaps and developing solutions to address; partnering with senior leadership to eliminate barriers and ensure execution of key change management plans; aligning people, processes, and platforms to drive delivery of change management plans.
- Drives awareness of organizational change management programs by leading the measurement, tracking, and reporting of project plan progress; developing reporting strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs); creating status overview summaries of projects for senior leadership review; and presenting initiatives to steering committees and executives.
- Support building organizational change management capability by fostering the development of change management skills in a network of Change Champions from across the organization.
- Working collaboratively with the Senior Director, Strategy and Transformation on initiatives that build the profile of the Organizational Change Management practice across Equifax.
- Working collaboratively with PMO team, supports the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
- Proactively identify risks to successful change adoption and working collaboratively to develop and implement appropriate responses; identifying and addressing opportunities for process improvements (for example, training, documentation).
- Partnering with key stakeholders within the department, including business partners, program and project managers, process improvement specialists and technology subject matter experts, on organizational change management work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in organizational change management, including on large scale projects.
- Expert knowledge of organizational change management principles, methodologies and change processes.
- The ability to think and plan strategically as well as manage conflicting demands, urgent tasks, and changing priorities.
- The ability to analyze various forms of data, synthesize information to anticipate future trends and consequences and create innovative and flexible plans.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional change management certification (i.e. CCMP, Prosci, etc.).
- Agile or SCRUM certification.
- Project management knowledge and experience.
- Organizational skills to prioritize, manage and integrate work plans for a variety of projects.
LOCATION
Location: St. Louis, United States of America
We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
WHO IS EQUIFAX?
At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.
We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.
Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Change Management Lead petitions for degree-to-role alignment. Document how your organizational development, business administration, or psychology degree directly supports the specific change initiatives in your job description, not just management duties in general.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing options
Universities, research institutions, and nonprofit affiliates attached to higher education can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Change Management Leads in higher-ed transformation or research operations roles can bypass the cap entirely and start sooner.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Change Management Lead openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this role, so you're only pursuing companies that have already committed to H-1B sponsorship rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-1198 before your offer conversation so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Prepare for RFEs on specialty occupation grounds
Change management is a field where USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether the role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Collect job postings from comparable employers and your O*NET occupation profile showing theoretical and practical application requirements before your petition is filed.
Confirm your employer's I-9 process before your start date
If your employer participates in E-Verify, your employment authorization is confirmed electronically within three business days of your start date. Ask HR whether they use E-Verify and whether premium processing was elected, since that affects when you can legally begin work.
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Find Change Management Lead JobsChange Management Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Change Management Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as organizational development, business administration, industrial-organizational psychology, or a related discipline. Generic management duties alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so the job description must tie the theoretical knowledge of your degree directly to the change management work performed.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Change Management Lead roles?
Large-scale technology, healthcare systems, financial services, and management consulting firms generate the most H-1B LCA filings for change management positions because enterprise-wide transformation projects require sustained, credentialed leadership. Government contractors and higher-education institutions also sponsor these roles, and the latter can file outside the annual lottery cap entirely. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Change Management Lead contract ends?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can transfer your petition to a new employer and begin working as soon as the new petition is filed, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've been maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a new I-129 and LCA covering the Change Management Lead role before your last day.
How does DOL's prevailing wage requirement affect Change Management Lead H-1B filings?
Before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL confirming the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation, job level, and work location. For Change Management Lead roles, wage levels vary significantly by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search with SOC code 13-1198 to verify what your employer is required to pay before you sign an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Change Management Lead project is completed and my role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within that 60-day window, you can begin work once the petition is received by USCIS. Acting quickly matters because the grace period isn't automatically extended.
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