Change & Adoption Manager

Norwegian Cruise Line; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line is seeking a Change & Adoption Manager in Miami to lead change management, communications, and adoption across technology initiatives. You will partner with PMO, HR, and business leaders to drive messaging, training, and measurement of adoption success with a global scope.

The role requires 7+ years in change-related roles, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex tech changes into clear, actionable communications for executives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development or related field.
• 7+ years of change management, communications, or transformation experience.
• Experience supporting complex technology, digital, or process transformations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive change management strategies aligned with technology transformation goals.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.
• Integrate change activities with program plans, PMO governance, and business operations.
• Create and deliver communication plans tailored to different audiences (executive, technology, frontline).
• Produce clear, empathetic, and action-oriented messaging to support adoption.
• Facilitate leadership alignment and messaging consistency across the enterprise.
• Define training needs, curriculum, and user enablement materials for new systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Partner with Learning & Development and product teams to ensure effective training delivery.
• Support communities of practice, champions networks, and user support structures.
• Define success metrics and adoption KPIs for technology initiatives.
• Monitor behavior change, adoption progress, and feedback loops.
• Recommend interventions to increase adoption and reduce resistance.
• Assess readiness to adopt new technologies and ways of working.
• Develop mitigation plans for resistance, capability gaps, or operational friction.
• Ensure business partners and technology teams are prepared for transition and sustainment.
• Integrate change management practices into enterprise prioritization, PMO processes, and transformation programs.
• Provide guidance and coaching to program managers and leaders on effective change execution.
• Maintain consistent change standards, templates, and best practices across GTST

Skills

Change management

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Training design

Program management

ADKAR/Kotter

Facilitation

Metrics analytics

Influencing

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development or related field

Job description

## Change & Adoption ManagerApply: Miami, Florida: Full time: Posted Today: JR02599**GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US** At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family! **APPLY ONLINE** If you’re interested to be considered for this position, please click the blue APPLY button at the top of the page to get started. All candidates must complete an on-line application to be considered.**JOB SUMMARY**The **Change and Adoption Manager** is responsible for developing and executing the change management, communication, and adoption strategies required to successfully implement technology initiatives across the Global Technology Organization and the broader enterprise.Reporting to the **Director Technology Strategy, Change, and Communications**, this role ensures that people, processes, and behaviors evolve in step with new technologies, operating models, and strategic programs. The Change and Adoption Lead partners closely with program leaders, PMO, communications, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver clear messaging, stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption measurement for key technology-driven transformations**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES*** Develop comprehensive change management strategies aligned with technology transformation goals* Conduct stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations* Integrate change activities with program plans, PMO governance, and business operations* Create and deliver communication plans tailored to different audiences (executive, technology, frontline)* Produce clear, empathetic, and action-oriented messaging to support adoption* Facilitate leadership alignment and messaging consistency across the enterprise* Define training needs, curriculum, and user enablement materials for new systems, processes, and ways of working* Partner with Learning & Development and product teams to ensure effective training delivery* Support communities of practice, champions networks, and user support structures* Define success metrics and adoption KPIs for technology initiatives* Monitor behavior change, adoption progress, and feedback loops* Recommend interventions to increase adoption and reduce resistance* Assess readiness to adopt new technologies and ways of working* Develop mitigation plans for resistance, capability gaps, or operational friction* Ensure business partners and technology teams are prepared for transition and sustainment* Integrate change management practices into enterprise prioritization, PMO processes, and transformation programs* Provide guidance and coaching to program managers and leaders on effective change execution* Maintain consistent change standards, templates, and best practices across GTST**QUALIFICATIONS****DEGREE TYPE:** Bachelor's Degree**FIELD(S) OF STUDY:** Communications, Business, Organizational Development or related field **EXPERIENCE*** 7+ years of experience in change management, communications, or transformation roles* Demonstrated experience supporting complex technology, digital, or process transformation initiatives* Strong understanding of organizational behavior, stakeholder engagement, and adoption methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter)**COMPETENCIES & SKILLS*** Experience working within a global or matrixed technology organization* Ability to simplify complex technology changes into clear, compelling communications* Strong facilitation and engagement skills with executive, technical, and frontline audiences* Experience designing and executing training and enablement strategies* Track record of measuring change outcomes using data and insights* Ability to influence without authority and build trusted partnerships across functions* Clear, concise communicator capable of simplifying complex topics.* Effective change leader who brings structure, empathy, and discipline to transformation work.* Highly organized, outcomes-oriented, and collaborative.* Empathetic and people-focused: understands how change impacts individuals and teams* Clear communicator: able to translate strategy and technology into accessible messaging* Influential without authority: skilled at building momentum and alignment* Structured and disciplined: strong planning, organization, and execution capabilities* Resilient and adaptable: comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities* Outcome-driven: focuses on real adoption, not just activity completion**ABOUT NCLH** Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year. **LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY:** At a Glance Brand Overview Norwegian Cruise Line Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas CruisesNew Releases **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.