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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Change Manager, IT PMO - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Bug Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Information Technology - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e94be5139904ee3b ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year program. * At least 8 years of change management experience, with 10+ years of professional experience in organizational change or a closely related field preferred. * 5+ years of experience working in information technology. * Background in project implementation and change management within a complex organization. * Hands-on experience as a change manager, with the ability to execute both strategic and tactical work. * Experience supporting UAT activities, including test planning, coordination, and defect management. * Strong communication skills, including writing, presenting, and tailoring messages for different audiences. * Ability to influence others, build relationships, and work effectively across teams and levels of an organization. * Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions. * Experience using change management and communications methodologies, such as Prosci or similar approaches. * Comfort working with diverse teams across functions, locations, and cultures. * General knowledge of IT systems and the change impacts associated with technology delivery., * Experience in a large or enterprise-level environment. * Knowledge of communications assessment techniques and related tools. * Experience driving business requirements gathering and supporting requirements definition. * Ability to coach and guide cross-functional teams through change and testing cycles. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. * Familiarity with change adoption metrics and post-launch measurement practices. Horizontal is committed to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and respected. We welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we believe inclusive teams help create better outcomes for everyone. ## Description * Lead organizational change management activities that support smooth technology transitions and strong user adoption. * Assess how system and process changes will affect day-to-day operations across business teams. * Develop and coordinate communication plans, messaging, and readiness materials that help employees understand and embrace change. * Create and support training resources such as job aids, user guides, and other adoption materials. * Build and engage a network of champions and super-users to support peer adoption and post-launch assistance. * Own user acceptance testing activities from planning through execution, including test case development and scheduling. * Partner with subject matter experts to coordinate testing cycles and serve as the main point of contact. * Track, document, and prioritize defects while working closely with project and development teams to support resolution. * Support system sign-off by establishing exit criteria and preparing clear status and decision-ready reports. * Monitor adoption and readiness measures to help assess training effectiveness and post-launch success. ## Related Videos - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [How to Survive The Worst Launch of Your Career with Brenda Romero](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/609-how-to-survive-the-worst-launch-of-your-career-with-brenda-romero) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) - [AI as a Test Designer: Transforming Experience into Automated Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1984-ai-as-a-test-designer-transforming-experience-into-automated-testing) - [Building Organizations That Can Actually Adapt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100316-building-organizations-that-can-actually-adapt) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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