**Job Title: Change Management Program Manager** **Location:** [Phoenix, AZ / Remote / Hybrid]**Department:** Operations**Reports To:** Director of Operations**Job Type:** Full-Time **Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced **Change Management Program Manager** to lead and execute strategic change initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will design and implement end-to-end change management strategies, minimize resistance, and maximize employee adoption for major enterprise transformations.You will work closely with executive sponsors, cross-functional project leads, and department heads to align people, processes, and technology—ensuring business readiness and long-term sustainment of change. **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Change Strategy & Framework Development*** Develop structured, scalable change management strategies using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter).* Conduct comprehensive **Change Impact Assessments**, stakeholder analyses, and organizational readiness assessments.* Establish change metrics and KPIs to measure adoption, proficiency, and business impact.**2. Program Execution & Alignment*** Integrate change management plans into broader PMO and Agile project delivery schedules.* Oversee communications, training, and leadership alignment streams across concurrent project phases.* Define and manage risk mitigation strategies for change resistance, fatigue, and operational disruption.**3. Stakeholder Management & Sponsorship*** Partner with C-suite and senior leaders to coach them in their roles as effective change sponsors.* Establish and lead cross-functional **Change Champion Networks** to drive ground-level advocacy and engagement.* Resolve escalated change-related risks, conflicts, and roadblocks across business units.**4. Communications & Training Oversight*** Partner with Corporate Communications to craft targeted, transparent multi-channel messaging strategies.* Collaborate with L&D teams to identify capability gaps and design end-user training programs.* Monitor feedback channels, conduct pulse surveys, and iterate delivery methods based on user sentiment. **Qualifications & Experience:** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred). **Experience: 5+ years** of dedicated Change Management experience, with at least **2-3 years** leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs. **Frameworks:** Deep expertise in change methodologies (Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, Bridges Transition Model). **Project Mgmt:** Hands-on experience working alongside PMO structures in both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum environments. **Tools Knowledge:** Proficiency with project tracking tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project) and change analytics/survey tools. **Preferred Certifications*** **CCMP** (Certified Change Management Professional)* **Prosci** Certified Change Practitioner* **PMP** (Project Management Professional) or Agile/Scrum Certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe) **Core Competencies*** **Strategic Influence:** Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.* **Empathy & Active Listening:** Deep understanding of psychological drivers, resistance patterns, and team dynamics.* **Data-Driven Analysis:** Ability to translate user adoption data into actionable program shifts.* **Agility & Resilience:** Comfortable managing ambiguity and navigating shifting priorities in dynamic environments.