Transition Manager 4

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Free online training (Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Transition Manager 4 to lead the human side of transformative change for a large enterprise in Beaverton, OR. You will influence how thousands adapt to new systems and processes, shaping readiness, adoption, and employee experience.

Responsibilities include building readiness plans, developing training content, and delivering executive-ready updates. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and drive adoption across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in transition management, change management, or organizational readiness for large-scale programs.
• Proven success preparing users for system or process changes, including global deployments.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and executive communication skills.
• Elegant, design-focused executive presentations and status reports.
• Experience building training content and enablement programs from scratch.
• Able to work autonomously in ambiguous environments with minimal oversight.
• Comfort collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute transition and readiness plans with stakeholder analysis and adoption measures.
• Identify user groups, define changes, and prepare for new systems and processes.
• Develop training content, job aids, and enablement materials for consistency.
• Create executive-ready presentations and status reports on progress.
• Write audience-appropriate communications for employees and leaders.
• Monitor readiness, escalate risks, and inform leads of gaps.
• Establish an annual training model to keep teams current.
• Produce training materials with a consistent structure and cadence.
• Take on transition management for new projects as they arise.
• Publish a monthly internal newsletter and support internal websites.

Skills

Transition management

Change management

Stakeholder analysis

Executive communications

Training content development

Global deployments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Change management certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Transition Manager 4 to step into a pivotal role, leading the human side of transformative organizational change. This is an incredible opportunity to directly influence how thousands of employees adapt to new systems and processes, ensuring seamless transitions and sustained success across the enterprise. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering a culture of readiness and adoption, making a tangible impact on operational efficiency and employee experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and execute comprehensive transition and readiness plans, including stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and adoption measures.
• Identify affected user groups, define changes for each, and meticulously prepare them for new system and process implementations.
• Develop high-quality training content, job aids, and enablement materials, ensuring consistency and reusability across programs.
• Craft executive-ready presentations and status reports for leadership, providing clear and concise updates on transition progress.
• Write clear, audience-appropriate communications tailored for employee, stakeholder, and leadership audiences.
• Monitor readiness, proactivelyescalaterisks, and keep project leads informed of any adoption gaps.
• Establish and manage an annual training model to keep internal teams current on evolving tools and processes.
• Develop all supporting training materials with a consistent structure, identify content housing solutions, establish training cadences, and coach team owners through delivery.
• Take on transition management responsibilities for new organizational projects as they emerge.
• Produce and publish a monthly internal newsletter and drive content development for internal organizational websites.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transition management, change management, or organizational readiness for large-scale enterprise programs.
• Demonstrated success in preparing extensive user populations for system or process changes, including global or multi-region deployments.
• Exceptional communication skills, encompassing strong writing, editing, and the ability to craft audience-specific messaging.
• Advanced proficiency in presentation software, with a keen eye for design, capable of producing polished, visually compelling materials for executive audiences.
• Proven ability to build training content and enablement programs from inception.
• Capacity to work autonomously, establish structure in ambiguous environments, and drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
• Comfort and expertise in collaborating with senior stakeholders, external partners, and diverse cross-functional project teams.
• Experience with global rollouts across multiple regions and time zones.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Recommended Certifications:

A recognized change management certification is highly recommended.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Prior experience with large-scale organizational change initiatives within a global enterprise environment is highly valued.

About Aquent :

Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment‑one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.