Change Manager

Vanderhouwen & Associates, Inc.
Beaverton, OR, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$137,696
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Smartsheet Airtable

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Change Manager to lead change and transition initiatives supporting the rollout of new planning capabilities across a complex, global organization. This role will work across multiple regions and functions to build adoption, improve processes, develop effective training strategies, and ensure new capabilities deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate is a strong program and change management professional who can navigate ambiguity, engage stakeholders at all levels, and translate complex initiatives into practical, sustainable ways of working., * Lead change management strategies and implementation activities for enterprise-wide planning and capability initiatives.

  • Partner with cross-functional and regional teams to drive alignment, readiness, adoption, and successful implementation of new capabilities.
  • Develop change plans, communication strategies, training programs, and supporting materials that enable users to successfully transition to new processes and tools.
  • Create and improve processes, playbooks, and other resources that support consistent adoption and long-term sustainability.
  • Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the lifecycle of initiatives, ensuring key partners understand objectives, impacts, expectations, and progress.
  • Coordinate with business, planning, supply chain, technology, analytics, and other functional teams to identify dependencies and support successful delivery.
  • Establish methods for measuring adoption, business impact, and value realization, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Identify potential barriers to adoption and develop practical solutions to address resistance, readiness gaps, and implementation challenges.
  • Support the transition of new capabilities into ongoing business operations and establish practices that sustain change after launch.
  • Develop clear, compelling presentations and executive-ready materials to communicate strategy, progress, insights, and recommendations.
  • Manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen change management practices, processes, and capability deployment.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience in change management, transition management, program management, or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex change initiatives and coordinating multiple workstreams from planning through implementation and adoption.
  • Strong experience developing processes, training programs, change strategies, and user adoption plans.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions, levels, and geographic regions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience translating complex information into clear recommendations and actionable plans.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across multiple functions and build alignment among diverse stakeholders.
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills and strong proficiency with Excel.
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing competing priorities and shifting requirements.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both business and executive audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in change management, business, organizational development, supply chain, or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with international teams, global organizations, or geographically dispersed stakeholders is a plus.
  • Background in planning, supply chain, capability development, or organizational transformation is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Smartsheet, Airtable, or similar project and workflow management platforms is a plus.
  • Previous experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation or global capability deployments is preferred.

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