Sr. Manager, Change Management

OverviewLocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, “to substitute for.” When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There’s nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/VfMVtWsvT1pn4T6nvUZxn1.We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.The Senior Manager, Change Management will partner closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), senior leaders, and cross-functional teams to strategically plan and drive adoption of large, enterprise-wide transformation . This role ensures that corporate projects are implemented with discipline, clarity, and consistency by translating strategy and project delivery into sustained behavioral and operational change. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, PMO execution, and organizational effectiveness, the Senior Manager, Change Management, will design and execute change strategies aligned to the corporate project portfolio, proactively manage change saturation and risk, and enable leaders to effectively sponsor and reinforce change. This role balances hands-on change leadership for high-impact initiatives with portfolio-level oversight to protect adoption, accelerate value realization, and minimize disruption across the organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:Change Strategy, Adoption & Readiness - 45%Designs and executes comprehensive change strategies, including stakeholder impact analysis, readiness assessments, communication, training, and resistance-management plansPartners with functional leaders to redesign processes that support new technology and ways of working; identifies process changes required to deliver successful adoptionLeads hands-on change execution for high-impact transformation initiatives while coaching project teams and / or leaders to build internal change capabilityManages Change Communication:Designs and executes multi-channel communication strategies that build awareness, understanding, and enthusiasm for change across all levels of the organizationDevelops clear, compelling messaging tailored to diverse audiences that connects change to business value and individual impactCreates and maintains communication calendars, ensuring consistent cadence and messaging across initiativesSupports Learning Pathways Related to Change:Assesses skill and knowledge gaps created by new technologies, tools, and processes, and design learning strategies to close them.Partners with subject matter experts to create training content, job aids, quick-reference guides, and other enablement materialsOversees Change Activities:Leads change networks, champion programs, and feedback loops that create grassroots momentum and surface real-time adoption challengesFacilitates workshops, focus groups, and stakeholder sessions to gather input, co-create solutions, and build ownership of changeEnsures change activities are appropriately scaled and tailored to the initiative’s scope, risk, and organizational impactEnterprise Change & Project Management Office (PMO) Partnership – 40%Partners with the PMO to embed change management into the full project lifecycle, from intake and planning through delivery, adoption, and benefits realizationLeads change strategy development for large corporate and enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, project plans, and executive expectationsBuilds change roadmaps that sequence and prioritize across a portfolio of concurrent initiatives, managing dependencies and competing demands on the organization's capacity for changeDevelops and maintains enterprise-level change reporting (e.g., readiness, adoption, risks, milestones) aligned with PMO status and steering committee updatesAdvises project sponsors and project managers on change implications, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies to improve delivery outcomes.Leadership Enablement & Capability Building – 15%Coaches executives, sponsors, and people leaders to effectively fulfill their roles as visible change champions.Builds and evolves LT’s change management standards, tools, and best practices in partnership with Human CapitalMentors project managers and embedded change resources to strengthen organizational change maturity over timeSECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)May work on special projects or other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITYAware of budget, helps manage expensesQUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, communications or a related field required5+ years of experience leading change management for large, complex initiatives, preferably within a Project Management Office (PMO), transformation office, or consulting environmentExperience supporting enterprise or corporate project portfolios requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Working knowledge of Salesforce or relative CRM systems Working knowledge of document management systemsAbility to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills - both oral and written Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels Strong interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentialityKEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREDCommunicates EffectivelyInnovativeCustomer Focus & TeamworkQuality & Results-OrientedDecision MakingResourceful & TenaciousDevelops SelfTechnical SkillsPHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSTypical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or stand.Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computerAbility to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionallyAbility to interpret various instructionsAbility to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization No travel requiredWhat is in it for youCompany-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).Paid parental leave.