Strategic Change Leader, HR & Programs

Vanguard; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Change Management Specialist to enable HR priorities by translating strategy into actionable change plans. You will work with program leaders and HR teams to drive adoption, readiness, and risk mitigation across initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing change strategies, advising on best practices, designing readiness interventions, and delivering communications and adoption activities. A hands-on leader with strong collaboration will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience, including at least 3 years practicing change management.
• Experience leading change across complex initiatives involving people, process, and technology.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and leaders at all levels of the organization and drive outcomes in dynamic, matrixed environments without direct authority.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies aligned to program objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Assess impacts across people, process, technology, and ways of working; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Create and execute end-to-end change management plans that improve readiness, adoption, and business outcomes.
• Partner with HR leaders, program sponsors, and business/divisional leaders to align on change approach, priorities, and execution.
• Lead day-to-day change management activities across multiple initiatives of varying size and complexity.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influence

Consulting

Change management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Change Management Specialist to enable HR priorities by translating strategy into actionable change plans. You will work with program leaders and HR teams to drive adoption, readiness, and risk mitigation across initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing change strategies, advising on best practices, designing readiness interventions, and delivering communications and adoption activities. A hands-on leader with strong collaboration will thrive in this role.