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26958994
Location(s):
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
O'Fallon, Missouri, United States
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
May. 01, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The USCC OM&AI Communications and Change Management Lead (C13) is a strategic communication and change professional responsible for shaping how the USCC Operating Model & AI vision, strategy, and progress are communicated, understood, and adopted across the organization. This role plays a critical part in driving alignment, engagement, and AI fluency across USCC by delivering clear, compelling communications and structured change enablement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate definition of USCC AI vision, target states, roadmap, and operating model
- Develop executive-level presentations and storytelling for the USCC OM&AI portfolio
- Devise and execute a communication plan with central Citi, central OM&AI, and USCC comms teams
- Cultivate an AI-forward culture across all levels of USCC via ideation forums, feedback loops, and engagement
- Partner with Citi Learning to develop and scale AI education and training programs; foster AI fluency across business lines
- Work with USCC AI Leads to ensure effective information sharing and adoption, including coordinated efforts to train users, leaders, and teams on AI tools
- Develop role-based and domain-specific learning paths
- Lead initiatives and workstreams end-to-end, including problem definition, root cause analysis, solution development, communication of outcomes, and securing buy-in for change
- Manage all aspects of stakeholder engagement and “client service,” including planning, prioritizing, and organizing deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and executives across USCC and partner organizations
- Identify opportunities to add value beyond formal scope through proactive insights, enhancements, and continuous improvement
- Efficiently address complex and ambiguous situations, exercising sound judgment and structured problem-solving
- Balance multiple priorities effectively while meeting timelines and quality expectations
- Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for OM&AI communications and change practices
- Operate with limited direct supervision; exercise independence of judgment and autonomy in execution decisions
- Contribute to team effectiveness and development through mentoring, coaching, and participation in recruiting or capability-building efforts as appropriate
- Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, with consideration for Citi’s reputation and control environment
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies, applying sound ethical judgment and escalating issues transparently
Qualifications
- 6–10 years of experience in Financial Services
- Strategy consulting experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to develop, structure and deliver materials for executive-level presentations
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve with strong business judgment and results orientation
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; history of academic and professional achievement
- Creativity and independent thinking, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative work style with ability to partner effectively across organizational boundaries and levels
- Strong leadership presence; able to earn trust and credibility with senior leaders
- Highly motivated with enthusiasm for the Financial Services industry and strong business curiosity
- Sound working knowledge of financial modeling and ability to analyze financial statements
- High proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Education
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Business Strategy, Management & Administration
Job Family:
Strategy & Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
NC-CHARLOTTE (BALLANTYNE)
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$117,440.00 - $176,160.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 09, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26958994
Location(s):
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
O'Fallon, Missouri, United States
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
May. 01, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The USCC OM&AI Communications and Change Management Lead (C13) is a strategic communication and change professional responsible for shaping how the USCC Operating Model & AI vision, strategy, and progress are communicated, understood, and adopted across the organization. This role plays a critical part in driving alignment, engagement, and AI fluency across USCC by delivering clear, compelling communications and structured change enablement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate definition of USCC AI vision, target states, roadmap, and operating model
- Develop executive-level presentations and storytelling for the USCC OM&AI portfolio
- Devise and execute a communication plan with central Citi, central OM&AI, and USCC comms teams
- Cultivate an AI-forward culture across all levels of USCC via ideation forums, feedback loops, and engagement
- Partner with Citi Learning to develop and scale AI education and training programs; foster AI fluency across business lines
- Work with USCC AI Leads to ensure effective information sharing and adoption, including coordinated efforts to train users, leaders, and teams on AI tools
- Develop role-based and domain-specific learning paths
- Lead initiatives and workstreams end-to-end, including problem definition, root cause analysis, solution development, communication of outcomes, and securing buy-in for change
- Manage all aspects of stakeholder engagement and “client service,” including planning, prioritizing, and organizing deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and executives across USCC and partner organizations
- Identify opportunities to add value beyond formal scope through proactive insights, enhancements, and continuous improvement
- Efficiently address complex and ambiguous situations, exercising sound judgment and structured problem-solving
- Balance multiple priorities effectively while meeting timelines and quality expectations
- Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for OM&AI communications and change practices
- Operate with limited direct supervision; exercise independence of judgment and autonomy in execution decisions
- Contribute to team effectiveness and development through mentoring, coaching, and participation in recruiting or capability-building efforts as appropriate
- Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, with consideration for Citi’s reputation and control environment
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies, applying sound ethical judgment and escalating issues transparently
Qualifications
- 6–10 years of experience in Financial Services
- Strategy consulting experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to develop, structure and deliver materials for executive-level presentations
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve with strong business judgment and results orientation
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; history of academic and professional achievement
- Creativity and independent thinking, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative work style with ability to partner effectively across organizational boundaries and levels
- Strong leadership presence; able to earn trust and credibility with senior leaders
- Highly motivated with enthusiasm for the Financial Services industry and strong business curiosity
- Sound working knowledge of financial modeling and ability to analyze financial statements
- High proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Education
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Business Strategy, Management & Administration
Job Family:
Strategy & Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
NC-CHARLOTTE (BALLANTYNE)
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$117,440.00 - $176,160.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 09, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Change Management Lead Jobs
Target large enterprises with active transformation programs
Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, and financial institutions running ERP implementations, mergers, or digital transformation initiatives are most likely to sponsor. These organizations have established immigration infrastructure and recurring demand for change management expertise.
Highlight cross-functional project scale in your resume
Visa petitions for this role require demonstrating specialty occupation status. Quantify the scope of programs you've led, including number of stakeholders impacted, systems changed, and business units involved. Concrete metrics strengthen the H-1B specialty occupation argument significantly.
Position your degree field carefully
H-1B approval hinges on your degree matching the role. Organizational development, industrial-organizational psychology, business administration, and human resources are all accepted fields. If your degree is tangentially related, strong coursework alignment and certifications like Prosci can reinforce your petition.
Consulting firms offer a reliable sponsorship path
Management consulting firms including Deloitte, Accenture, and KPMG regularly sponsor Change Management Leads and have dedicated immigration teams. Consulting roles often allow you to build U.S. experience across multiple clients while maintaining a single sponsored employer of record.
Get Prosci or PMP certified before applying
These certifications signal professional-level specialization that supports specialty occupation classification. They also directly address a common USCIS concern for change management roles: that the position doesn't require a specific degree. Documented methodology expertise closes that gap.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles open to visa sponsorship
Most job postings don't state upfront whether sponsorship is available. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers willing to sponsor, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table before you reached the offer stage.
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Find Change Management Lead JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Change Management Lead qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS has challenged change management roles where the job description allows any bachelor's degree without a specific field requirement. Petitions are strongest when the job duties clearly tie to organizational development, industrial-organizational psychology, or a directly related discipline, and when the employer can show these qualifications are standard for the role across the industry.
Which visa types are realistically available for Change Management Leads?
H-1B is the most common path. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and significantly faster processing. Canadians and Mexicans can explore the TN visa under the USMCA. Senior practitioners with national or international recognition in organizational change may qualify for O-1A, though the evidentiary bar is high and most applicants pursue H-1B first.
Do I need an MBA or advanced degree to get sponsored in this role?
No, but a relevant bachelor's degree is required for H-1B eligibility. A degree in organizational development, business administration, human resources, or industrial-organizational psychology is most defensible. An MBA strengthens your petition and improves your candidacy for senior roles, but it is not a strict requirement if your undergraduate field directly relates to the position's core duties.
How can I find Change Management Lead jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Standard job boards rarely flag sponsorship availability upfront, so candidates waste weeks applying to roles where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces only employers actively open to sponsorship, which is especially important for change management roles where sponsorship willingness varies widely by company size and HR maturity.
Are H-1B approvals for Change Management Lead roles common or frequently challenged?
USCIS approval rates for management and consulting roles have historically been lower than for technical roles, with RFE rates above the average for similar occupations. The most common challenge is that the role doesn't require a degree in a specific specialty. Well-drafted petitions that tie each job duty to specific academic training in organizational behavior or a related field significantly reduce RFE risk.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Change Management Lead jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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