Change Management Practitioner

Planisware; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Planisware is seeking a Change Management Practitioner to enhance user adoption of their solutions in Philadelphia. This role demands strong project management skills, expertise in change management, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives to minimize disruption, provide training, and ensure user engagement throughout the implementation process. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in change management supporting enterprise-level system deployments.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in project management with proven skills in planning and delivering projects.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies like Prosci or Kotter.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate organizational readiness for Planisware.
• Lead change management efforts to minimize disruption.
• Develop and deliver user training programs.

Skills

Change management expertise

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Change Management Practitioner

Planisware is a global provider of Project Portfolio Management software solutions designed to support product development, engineering, and IT business processes. We have been dedicated to helping our customers drive strategic and innovation excellence, make confident business decisions, and increase portfolio value for over 20 years. Today, over 500 organizations worldwide rely on Planisware solutions to manage their projects, resources, and portfolios. As a global organization, Planisware offices are located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan.

What you'll do

The Change Management Practitioner partners with clients to support the successful deployment of Planisware solutions within their organization. This role focuses on stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and driving end‑user adoption. Working closely with the Planisware implementation team, the Change Management Practitioner ensures alignment, reduces implementation risks, and enhances overall project readiness. Through strong collaboration, leadership, and change management expertise, this role plays a critical part in enabling organizational transitions and maximizing the value of Planisware systems.

Responsibilities

• Project Responsibilities
  • Evaluate organizational readiness for leveraging Planisware, including assessing stakeholder dynamics and aligning insights with successful system implementation.
  • Lead change management efforts by designing and executing comprehensive strategies that drive adoption and minimize disruption.
  • Develop and deliver user training programs (as needed) to promote onboarding, proficiency, and sustained use of Planisware functionalities.
  • Configure and optimize digital adoption tools within Planisware to enhance user experience and accelerate platform adoption.
  • Implement user feedback mechanisms, such as end‑user surveys and leadership surveys, to capture insights and identify user experience trends.
  • Analyze collected data and recommend targeted strategies to improve usability and support ongoing adoption.
• Objectives
  • Ensure successful Planisware adoption by building strong end‑user engagement and reducing resistance to new processes and tools.
  • Deliver measurable business value through effective change strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Maintain stakeholder alignment and readiness throughout the project lifecycle, enhancing satisfaction and minimizing disruption.
  • Use feedback and performance metrics to refine ongoing change management approaches and support the sustainability of implemented solutions.

Qualifications required

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in change management, ideally supporting enterprise‑level system deployments.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in project management, with proven experience in project management, including planning, coordinating, and delivering cross‑functional workstreams.
• Familiarity with established change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter) or possession of any industry‑recognised change management certification.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or Portfolio/Strategic Portfolio Management (PPM/SPM) tools.
• Prior exposure to Planisware solutions is a plus.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation + paid holidays
• Up to 4 months maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Life, short and long‑term disability insurance
• Company annual kick‑off trip
• 401(k) plan with company variable contribution
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA plan, including employer contribution
• Cell phone and internet allowances
• Quarterly events/monthly happy hour
• Company charitable donation match
• Community outreach
• Tuition assistance program
• Graduate program

Location

This position is based in our Philadelphia, PA office, four days a week. The office is located in downtown Philadelphia and accessible to public transportation.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor H1‑B visas at this time.