Senior Change Management & Communications Consultant

Franklin Templeton; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: Three weeks

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Investment Plan

LEAP Education Assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Franklin Templeton is seeking a Senior Change Management & Communications Consultant to lead change initiatives across complex programs. You will design strategies, shape messaging, coach cross-functional teams, and ensure adoption aligns with enterprise goals.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days/week) across US locations with preference for Eastern time zones. A comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus accompany the salary range of $122,000–$158,300.

Qualifications

• Strong change management and communications experience in complex environments.
• Experience supporting multiple programs or initiatives.
• Ability to design practical, effective approaches beyond frameworks.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design change management strategies for programs and initiatives.
• Define success measures, risks, and adoption approaches.
• Shape communication strategies and key messaging.
• Translate enterprise standards into practical approaches.
• Execute strategies for high-impact enterprise initiatives.
• Coach program teams on change and communications.
• Provide guidance, review, and course correction.

Skills

Change management

Communication

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

Senior Change Management & Communications Consultant

About The Department

Technology and Global Operations supports programs and initiatives by helping teams manage change clearly, consistently, and effectively. The team designs practical change management and communication approaches, guides program teams through adoption risks, and supports high-impact initiatives where additional execution help is needed. Joining this environment offers the opportunity to shape enterprise change, coach cross-functional teams, and strengthen how complex programs deliver results.

How You Will Add Value

Core Responsibilities

• You will design change management strategies for programs and initiatives.
• Define success measures, risks, and adoption approaches.
• Shape communication strategies and key messaging.
• Translate enterprise standards into practical approaches.
• Execute strategies for high-impact enterprise initiatives.
• Coach program teams on change and communications.
• Provide guidance, review, and course correction.

Strategic Responsibilities

• You will support enterprise-critical initiatives with targeted execution help.
• Assist high-risk or complex programs when needed.
• Step in when program capability requires support.
• Keep execution involvement intentional, scoped, and time-bound.
• Transition execution ownership back to program teams.

Team & Collaboration

• You will help programs achieve clear return on investment (ROI).
• Scale Organizational Change Management (OCM) and communication approaches.
• Identify risks early and address them proactively.

What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role

• Strong change management and communications experience in complex environments.
• Experience supporting multiple programs or initiatives.
• Ability to design practical, effective approaches beyond frameworks.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills.
• Sound judgment on when to enable or step in.

Work Schedule & Location

• This role will work a hybrid schedule 3 days/week in any of our Franklin Templeton locations with a preference to locations in the Eastern time zone.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards – monetary and non-monetary – designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $122,000 – $158,300, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
• Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
• Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
• Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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