Senior Manager, Change Management

As a Senior Manager of Change Management, this multifaceted role interfaces with stakeholders across the organization to lead projects and programs, driving initiatives that advance change management. The position embeds organizational change‑management practices that support ongoing transformation, serves as a strategic partner, and guides senior leaders and project teams on effective change implementation through coaching, structured planning, and problem‑solving. Responsibilities Leads and develops a team of change management professionals. Influences and aligns key stakeholders and senior leaders to enable change. Identifies and escalates interdependencies and risks across concurrent projects and impacted groups, coordinating plans to reduce overlap and disruption. Leads efforts to advance change‑management standards and practices across the organization. Applies a structured change‑management methodology and adapts tools and approaches to project goals to drive adoption and sustainment. Develops tailored change‑management plans (communications, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship, training, reinforcement, etc.) aligned to project scope, timeline, resources, and milestones in partnership with the project team. Partners with leaders and cross‑functional teams to define and deliver communications, messaging, and coordinated training plans that support transformation. Serves as an advisor and oversight lead for change work executed by project teams and/or assigned change managers, including support for intake, resourcing, and delivery direction. Partners with senior leaders to define the vision, goals, and success measures, and coaches leaders on actions that increase adoption. Monitors the effectiveness of change activities and adoption outcomes, incorporates feedback, and adjusts plans to improve results. Facilitates workshops to assess impacts, gather inputs that inform project planning, and align stakeholders on required actions. Drives continuous improvement in change impact assessment and delivery by simplifying deliverables and leveraging new technologies and tools. Required Skills Leadership & Team Development – Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team of change managers, providing clear direction, feedback, and quality oversight. Strategic Advisory & Problem Solving – Trusted advisor to change managers and project teams, guiding complex decision‑making and shaping effective strategies. Change Strategy & Execution – Deep expertise in end‑to‑end change‑management strategies that drive adoption, utilization, and sustained business outcomes. Executive Presence & Strategic Storytelling – Demonstrates strong executive presence and the ability to translate complex change into clear, compelling narratives. Stakeholder Communication & Influence – Executive‑level communication skills, influencing senior leaders and tailoring messaging to all audience levels. Coaching & Capability Building – Proven ability to build change‑management capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. Cross‑Functional Integration & Collaboration – Ability to collaborate across teams and align change activities to ensure consistency. Enterprise Perspective & Systems Thinking – Connects the dots across initiatives, identifying interdependencies and downstream impacts. Risk Identification & Mitigation – Strong analytical skills to anticipate risks and guide mitigation plans. Communication & Engagement Strategy – Expertise in developing communication and engagement approaches that drive awareness, understanding, and behavior change. Adaptability & Judgment – Tailors methodologies, tools, and guidance based on project complexity and organizational context. Data‑Driven Decision Making – Uses feedback, metrics, and adoption insights to assess effectiveness and optimize outcomes. Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field. Experience: 10+ years of relevant professional experience across change management and adjacent disciplines (HR, digital transformation, project management, organizational design, strategic communications), with sustained leadership in change management. Equivalent Experience: Combination of education and applicable work experience will be considered. Preferred Strong understanding of the Nestlé organization and experience navigating internal ways of working. Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), Prosci, or industry‑recognized change management certification. Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or other related field. Hybrid role. Arlington, VA, 22209; Solon, OH, 44139. 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