Director, Change Management & Enablement

ABBVIE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a strategic leader to drive Finance Transformation Change Management & Enablement at scale. You will define strategy, governance, and adoption plans across ERP, operating model redesign, and digital initiatives to sustain change in a global, matrixed organization.

You will partner with Finance leaders, HR, and technology teams; mentor a team of practitioners; and measure adoption with real-time data and KPIs to elevate performance across geographies.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in organizational change management or enterprise transformation.
• Experience leading change management for ERP, M&A, and operating model redesigns.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience building and scaling change management teams or centers of excellence.
• Deep expertise in change methodologies (Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter, McKinsey Influence).
• Strong project management with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy, governance, and a sustained organizational capability for Finance Transformation.
• Lead end-to-end change management for finance initiatives, including technology transformations.
• Mentor and develop a high-performance team of change practitioners.
• Drive a digital-first, data-driven approach to change with AI tools and adoption metrics.
• Partner with process owners to translate changes into roles, training, and adoption plans.
• Engage executives and stakeholders to facilitate decision-making and alignment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Executive influence

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA or related master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Prosci/ADKAR knowledge

PMP certification (a plus)

Job description

Director, Change Management & Enablement

• Full-time


• Salary Min: 160500


• Salary Max: 305000


• Workday Global Grade: 21


• Compensation: USD 160500 - USD 305000 - yearly

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Purpose

We are looking for a people-first change leader to serve as Director of Finance Transformation Change Management & Enablement. In this highly visible role, you will lead the people, process, and adoption strategy for Finance Transformation initiatives - including technology implementations, operating model redesign, process standardization, and culture evolution. This role will ensure Finance employees and leaders are equipped to adopt new ways of working, build required capabilities, and sustain change over time.

The role requires deep collaboration with Finance leaders, HR Business Partners, technology teams, and external vendors to deliver integrated solutions that drive business performance and will also be responsible for the development and execution of Finance-wide programs and strategies that enhance employee engagement and support the company’s business performance and growth objectives.

You will be a trusted advisor to the senior leaders, a strategic partner across functions and geographies, and a builder of organizational change capability at scale. This is a leadership role for someone who sees change as a competitive advantage and knows how to make it stick.

The successful candidate will translate Finance Transformation priorities into practical change, communication, training, and adoption plans that improve process effectiveness, employee readiness, and business performance.

Responsibilities

Define and own the strategy, methodology and governance model, establishing a sustained organizational capability rather than a project add-on.

Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership on all major Finance Transformation initiatives.

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of practitioners, fostering a high-performance culture.

Champion a digital-first, data-driven approach to change, leveraging AI tools, analytics, and real-time adoption metrics.

Change Execution

Lead end-to-end change management for Finance Transformation programs including technology transformations and strategic culture initiatives.

Develop and execute integrated change management plans: stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, readiness assessments, communication strategies, and training/capability building programs.

Partner with Finance process owners to translate process changes into clear roles, behaviors, training needs, adoption plans, and success measures.

Identify and proactively manage resistance, change fatigue, and adoption barriers across diverse employee populations.

Drive cultural alignment efforts, particularly in support of transformation programs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Build trusted relationships with executive sponsors, functional leaders, HR business partners, and front-line managers to embed change management best practices.

Design and execute multi-channel, audience-specific communication campaigns that create clarity, build belief, and inspire action.

Facilitate executive alignment sessions, workshops, and other forums to accelerate decision-making and coalition building.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Define and track KPIs for change adoption, employee engagement, readiness, and sustained behavior change.

Use real-time data, pulse surveys, and sentiment analysis to continuously refine change strategies and report progress to senior leadership.

Codify lessons learned and embed them into an evolving Finance Organizational Change Management (OCM) playbook.

Required Experience

10-15+ years of progressive experience in organizational change management, organizational effectiveness, or enterprise transformation.

Demonstrated success leading change management for enterprise-scale programs (ERP, M&A, operating model redesign, digital transformation).

Proven ability to influence and advise C-suite and senior executive stakeholders without formal authority.

Experience building and scaling change management teams, centers of excellence, or enterprise change capabilities.

Deep expertise in a wide range of change management methodologies - Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter, McKinsey Influence Model or equivalent.

Strong project management discipline, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time; PMP or equivalent certification a plus.

Experience working in matrixed, global, complex organizations.

Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) with executive presence and ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with AI-enabled change tools and digital adoption platforms.

Education

Bachelor's degree required in Organizational Psychology, Business, Communications, HR, or a related field.

Master's degree preferred (MBA, I/O Psychology, Organizational Development).

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.


• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.


• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.