Change Management Lead

Panduit; Tinley Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous paid time off

Volunteer day

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Parental leave

Job summary

Panduit seeks a Change Management Lead to drive enterprise-wide change initiatives and partner with leaders to accelerate adoption. You will assess impacts, craft strategies, and translate complex changes into clear communications across the organization.

In this hybrid role, you’ll collaborate with Business Transformation leaders and executives, leveraging AI tools to enhance planning. 5–7 years of experience is preferred, with a Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of change management experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical, process, system, and organizational changes on people, roles, workflows, readiness, and adoption.
• Build alignment with stakeholders, manage expectations, and drive commitment to change.
• Translate changes into audience-focused communications.
• Collaborate with Training, L&D, project teams, and business stakeholders to identify learning needs.
• Align change activities with program objectives and execution.
• Analyze readiness, adoption, and performance metrics to optimize strategies.
• Coach leaders to address resistance and reinforce adoption.

Skills

Customer Service

Written comms

Verbal communication

MS Office / MS 365

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Copilot AI

Job description

## Change Management LeadApplyremote type: Hybrid (Telecommuting eligible)locations: USA IL Centraltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-28969At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! **Join a team driving enterprise-wide transformation where your work will directly shape how employees experience change.**As the Change Management Lead, you'll partner with project teams to assess change impacts, develop change strategies, craft compelling communications, and collaborate across the organization to deliver high-quality change management outcomes. As a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with Business Transformation leaders, Business Process Owners, and Executive Leadership to turn complex initiatives into clear, actionable plans that accelerate readiness and adoption. You'll also leverage Microsoft Copilot AI to enhance analysis, planning, and creative problem-solving.**What You Will Do*** **Assess technical, process, system, and organizational changes** to identify impacts on people, roles, workflows, readiness, and adoption.* **Build alignment**, manage stakeholder expectations, resolve differences, and drive commitment to change.* **Translate complex changes** into clear, audience-focused communications that build understanding and support.* **Partner with Training, L&D, project teams, and business stakeholders** to convert change impacts into learning needs and training requirements.* **Align change activities, milestones, risks, and dependencies** with overall program objectives and execution.* **Analyze** readiness, adoption, and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and optimize change strategies.* **Equip leaders and managers**to lead change, address resistance, and reinforce adoption across their teams.**What You Will Bring*** **Education:** Bachelors Degree required or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Masters Degree preferred* **Licenses and Certifications:**Certified Change Management Professional Prosci Certified Change Practitioner or comparable in the marketplace preferred, Certified Professional in Managing AI (PM-CPMAI) or similar AI project management certification preferred* **Experience**: 5-7 years* **Skills:** Customer Service focused in developing relationships, excellent written and verbal communication, proficient in Microsoft Suite, strong organizational and time management skills**What We Can Offer You*** **Competitive Pay & Benefits**: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.* **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).* **Generous Time Off**: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.* **Retirement & Growth**: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.* **Parental Leave**: Because we care about your family and your future.**Compensation**: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000. This role qualifies for an incentive plan based on individual and company performance. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.**Making the connections that matter.** Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. **All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.**