Charles Schwab

Manager, Change Management

Charles Schwab$100K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of change management or consulting experience in a complex organization.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into actionable change strategies.
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with stakeholders and executives.
  • Exceptional communication and visual storytelling ability for executive presentations.
  • Proven project management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating organizational change.

Responsibilities

  • Lead change management for small- to medium-scale initiatives and support larger efforts.
  • Develop comprehensive change strategies encompassing stakeholder assessments and adoption strategies.
  • Utilize standard change management tools to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Design and implement change interventions, including training and communication plans.
  • Collaborate with leaders to align change efforts with overall project goals.
  • Establish KPIs to measure adoption and adjust strategies based on data insights.
  • Identify risks that may hinder successful change implementation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to enhance employee experience and drive organizational change.
  • Access to the Change@Schwab community for professional development.
  • Collaboration with leaders and project teams in a strategic capacity.
  • Engagement in comprehensive change management practices.
  • Involvement in high-impact organizational transformation initiatives.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

If you're passionate about enhancing the employee experience and helping organizations successfully navigate change, join the Change Management Center of Excellence within the Strategy Enablement team in Human Resources. This team plays a critical role in enabling enterprise transformation by helping employees and leaders adopt new ways of working, strengthen engagement, and build capabilities that drive long-term business success.

 

As a Manager, Change Management, you will play a pivotal role in helping employees and leaders successfully adopt change across some of Schwab's most important initiatives. Partnering closely with HR and business leaders, you will develop and execute strategies that accelerate adoption, strengthen engagement, and drive lasting behavior change.

 

You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing strategic consulting and guidance throughout the change lifecycle. In addition to leading transformation efforts, you will help build organizational change capability across the firm through the Change@Schwab community and enterprise change management programs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Serve as the change management lead for multiple small- to medium-scale initiatives at a time, and partner on larger, cross-functional efforts as needed.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive change strategies, including stakeholder assessments, change impact analyses, readiness evaluations, sponsorship plans, and adoption strategies.
  • Apply the Change COE's standard change process, tools, and templates to deliver complete, high-quality, consistent deliverables.
  • Design and deliver targeted change interventions, including communications, training, engagement activities, and reinforcement plans.
  • Partner with leaders, project teams, and Centers of Excellence to align change approaches and drive successful outcomes and ensure the change strategy is fully integrated with the overall project plan and timeline.
  • Establish and measure key performance indicators to evaluate adoption, readiness, and sustained business results, and use that data to adjust the approach and capture lessons learned.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and resistance points that may impact successful implementation.
  • Promote scalable, repeatable change practices that drive simplicity, efficiency, and long-term organizational effectiveness.
  • Review and strengthen the change deliverables of peers and project partners to ensure quality and consistency with Change COE standards.
  • Contribute to the advancement of change management capabilities across the enterprise through the Change@Schwab community, sharing best practices and coaching partners and less-experienced practitioners.
What you have

To ensure we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Change Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of dedicated organizational change management, transformation, or consulting experience within a similarly sized, complex organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into practical, scalable change strategies that drive adoption and deliver results.
  • Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders and project sponsors, with growing executive presence and the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Exceptional consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Advanced visual storytelling skills and experience developing clear, compelling executive presentations and business communications.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build credibility in highly matrixed environments.
  • Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with hands-on execution.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and change.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Prosci Change Management Practitioner Certification or comparable change management certification.
  • Experience supporting and leading workstreams within large-scale transformation initiatives involving process, technology, organizational, cultural, or operating model changes.
  • Experience working within a Human Resources organization comprised of Centers of Excellence and shared services teams.
  • Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
  • Familiarity with change measurement methodologies, adoption analytics, and organizational effectiveness practices.

 

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

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Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

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Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

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Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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