Job Description
As a Change Manager, you will serve as a Change Management and Communications Specialist. You will work with various business units across a large, matrixed company to influence and guide changes within projects and transformations. You will be responsible for creating and driving change plans, developing necessary artifacts, communications, or deliverables, and coordinating meetings while driving action items with analytical thinking.
ResponsibilitiesMaintain relationships with internal clients to understand upcoming changes in people, processes, systems, behavior, or culture.Run working team meetings, facilitating and sharing screens as needed.Influence and guide changes, including convincing upper leadership of the importance of change management.Write and design materials to support change rollouts while maintaining consistent messaging across channels.Coordinate activities to ensure consistent and timely execution of change implementation plans.Use surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather perspectives and measure change adoption.Essential SkillsMinimum of 5 years of experience in Organizational Change Management, transformation leadership, or strategic roles.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to lead without authority and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and other MS suites.Knowledge of organizational change management principles.Additional Skills & Qualifications2-year degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.Open to candidates with 2-3 years of experience if holding a Master's degree.Backgrounds as a Change Management consultant, communications representative, public relations specialist, program manager, or executive coach are considered relevant.Ability to make writing and design edits in real-time.Experience with stakeholder engagement and presentation/workshop facilitation.Work Environment
The position is 100% onsite, operating within a building with air conditioning. The work environment requires a professional attire suitable for an office setting. Candidates will be expected to work independently and maintain a high level of communication and execution proficiency.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chillicothe,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2025.
About Actalent
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