Organizational Change Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Be yourself at Protolabs  

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

This is a hybrid position (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office) based out of our Maple Plain location.

We are growing our change team and looking to add this headcount.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional — or someone looking to transition into HR, Change Management, Learning & Development, or Project/Program Management — who enjoys working with people, communicating clearly, and helping teams navigate change.

You don’t need direct change management experience to succeed in this role; we’re looking for transferable skills, curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and supporting organizational transformation in a fast-paced environment. 

Change Strategy & Planning Support

• Support the development and implementation of change management strategies aligned with business objectives
• Assist in conducting impact assessments and readiness evaluations to identify potential risks and barriers
• Help build change plans that address the people side of organizational transformation

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in
• Support the facilitation of workshops, meetings, and engagement sessions to promote understanding and commitment
• Partner across teams and functions to ensure coordination on change activities

Messaging & Training

• Design and deliver clear, targeted messaging plans for impacted audiences
• Develop training materials in partnership with the Learning & Development function and coordinate learning sessions to support adoption
• Craft content that is accessible, engaging, and tailored to diverse audiences

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress of change initiatives and measure adoption rates
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership on change effectiveness
• Identify gaps in adoption and recommend strategies to address them

Continuous Improvement

• Identify lessons learned and best practices for future change initiatives
• Support the development of a change management culture within the organization
• Help create and grow a Community of Practice to transform how Protolabs approaches change

Focus Areas

• Engagement — Draft, coordinate, and deliver clear messaging that supports change initiatives and keeps stakeholders informed
• Collaboration — Partner across teams and functions to build relationships and ensure alignment on change activities
• Support — Assist senior change practitioners in planning and executing change strategies, training plans, and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Resourcefulness — Proactively seek out information, identify gaps, and bring forward ideas to improve how we connect with and support people through change
• Learning & Growth — Develop foundational skills in change management, project coordination, and organizational development with mentorship and hands-on experience

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Change Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field — or comparable experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in any industry or function. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and transferable skills who are interested in pursuing a career in Organizational Change are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing environments.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools including SharePoint, Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and Outlook; familiarity with AI technologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated empathy, curiosity, and a passion for helping people navigate change.

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
  • Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities.  Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.  Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.