Senior Manager, Change Management & Enablement

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Change Management & Enablement Senior Manager to drive Finance Transformation programs through culture and behavior change. The role embeds new tools, processes and operating models, focusing on leadership alignment, employee engagement, and sustainable adoption to accelerate value realization.

In this position, you will lead integrated change strategies, partner with senior leaders, and apply PROSCI/ACMP methodologies to deliver measurable adoption and culture improvements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading organizational change, culture transformation, or process adoption initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive behavior change and embed new ways of working in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to influence culture, alignment, and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP), with ability to apply them pragmatically.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of integrated change strategies influencing leadership alignment, employee engagement, and process adoption.
• Develop holistic change strategies integrating communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and reinforcement mechanisms.
• Apply structured change management methodologies to support large-scale transformations and targeted process improvements.
• Ensure alignment of change activities across cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders and project teams to drive sponsorship and accountability.
• Define and track adoption, behavior change, and culture metrics to measure success.

Skills

Change management

Leadership alignment

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications / Organizational Development

Tools

PROSCI

ACMP

Job description

Company Description

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Purpose

Job Description

The Change Management & Enablement Senior Manager plays a critical role in driving Finance Transformation programs forward as part of enterprise-wide culture and behavior change to enable sustainable adoption of new processes, ways of working, and operating models within AbbVie Finance. This role goes beyond project delivery to focus on embedding change into the organization’s DNA, ensuring that employees not only adopt new tools and processes, but also embrace the mindsets, behaviors, and cultural shifts required to sustain transformation.

The individual will lead the design and execution of integrated change strategies that influence leadership alignment, employee engagement, and process adoption, ultimately accelerating value realization and long-term organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Culture & Behavior Change Leadership

Lead Finance Transformation initiatives that drive mindset and behavior change, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and adaptability.

Partner with senior leaders to model and reinforce desired cultural attributes and ways of working.

Work with SMEs to translate transformation objectives into clear behavioral expectations and adoption milestones.

Process & Adoption Transformation

Drive end-to-end adoption of new processes and operating models, ensuring alignment across people, process, and technology.

Identify and address barriers to adoption, focusing on sustainable behavior change vs. one-time implementation.

Embed change into business routines, governance forums, and performance management where appropriate.

Integrated Change Strategy & Execution

Develop and execute holistic change strategies that integrate communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and reinforcement mechanisms.

Apply structured change management methodologies to support both large-scale transformations and targeted process improvements.

Ensure alignment of change activities across cross-functional teams and initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Alignment

Build strong, trusted partnerships with senior leaders and project teams to drive alignment, sponsorship, and accountability.

Conduct stakeholder and readiness assessments to inform targeted interventions.

Act as a strategic advisor to leaders on navigating organizational change and resistance.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Define and track adoption, behavior change, and culture metrics to measure success.

Leverage data and insights to continuously refine change strategies and improve outcomes.

Capability Building & Enablement

Design and deliver training that supports not just knowledge transfer, but behavioral and mindset shifts.

Coach managers and teams to effectively lead and sustain change.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience leading organizational change, culture transformation, or process adoption initiatives.

Proven ability to drive behavior change and embed new ways of working in complex, cross-functional environments.

Experience partnering with senior leadership to influence culture, alignment, and decision-making.

Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP), with ability to apply them pragmatically.

Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Experience designing and measuring adoption and culture-related success metrics.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Organizational Development, Education).

Additional Information

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.

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