Closes: July 28, 2026

Job Description

This position plays a key role in meeting company and department objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption of business changes and continuously improving existing processes. This role will focus on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems & technology, as well as project roles & responsibilities.

The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. This position will provide leadership and support to internal stakeholders in relation to the coordination and management of corporate projects and work side-by-side with project managers. The Change Manager will work to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilization of and greater proficiency with the changes that impact employees. These improvements will increase benefit realization, value creation, speed of adaptation, and improvement of results and outcomes.

Requirements

Change Manager Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in business, management, technical or related field required
• Three (3)+ years' experience in program management, change initiatives, project management, or other related work experience required
• Working knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Experience with key operation business processes and core applications preferred
• Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts
• Demonstrated effective and flexible communication skills through a variety of mediums and to varied audiences
• Excellent planning, problem solving and solid relationship building
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838, ML 9

Sr. Change Manager Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in business, management, technical or related field required
• Six (6)+ years of related experience in program management, change initiatives, project management required, of which at least three years must be in organizational change management roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management principles, methodologies, and tools required.
• Certification in change management (i.e.: Prosci, AIM, Certified Change Management Professional) required.
• Demonstrated experience working at a strategic level, liaising with stakeholders to identify potential change impacts and ensure change plans are in place
• Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts
• Demonstrated effective and flexible communication skills through a variety of mediums and to varied audiences
• Excellent planning, problem solving and solid relationship building
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize and to manage team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496, ML 10

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Sprague location at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager.

To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee's various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That's why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $88,336 to $162,614. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to [redacted]

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.