Change Managers help organizations navigate transitions—from technology implementations and process redesigns to large-scale business transformations. They develop change strategies, prepare employees and leaders for new ways of working, and track whether changes are adopted successfully. Explore vetted Change Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Change Managers assess how an initiative affects people, teams, and business operations. They build communication and training plans, coordinate stakeholders, identify resistance or adoption risks, and work with project and executive teams to guide the transition. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on organizational change management, technology adoption, operational improvement, or enterprise transformation.
Employers often seek experience leading organizational or technology change, strong communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions. Useful capabilities include change impact assessment, project coordination, employee engagement, training design, data-informed measurement, and comfort working through ambiguity. Some positions prefer a bachelor’s degree, industry experience, or a change management certification; requirements vary by employer and scope.
Change Manager titles and responsibilities vary across industries and organizations. Review each listing for its focus, seniority, required experience, and compensation. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities to lead meaningful transformation.
$90K - $110K *
Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...
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Manager, Production Operations
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career with a strategic role in Production Operations, ensuring optimal performance through leadership, resource management, and continuous improvement, while cultivating a high-performing...
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Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Drive seamless client implementations by managing complex, multi-service projects. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and exceptional client experiences thr...
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$95K - $115K *
Engage in dynamic project management, overseeing multiple initiatives while fostering strategic customer relationships and ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget adherence across complex techno...
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Project Manager - Design & Build
$88K - $105K *
Advance your career by leading complex design and construction projects. Oversee budgets, schedules, and performance while collaborating with clients and teams to transform ambitious designs into exce...
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Project Manager - FCSWG, AIP/NDS
$118K - $128K *
Drive program success by leading planning, execution, and coordination within the Fire Control organization, integrating Earned Value Management and stakeholder collaboration to achieve objectives and...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...
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Commercial Manager (Cost Management)
$125K - $175K *
Drive project success by managing tender processes, overseeing costs, and resolving disputes. Collaborate with teams to ensure transparency and effective communication, while thriving in a dynamic env...
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$95K - $115K *
Oversee project delivery and profitability while managing budgets, timelines, and team coordination. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, driving successful outcomes in line with custo...
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Communications Manager, Policy
$265K - $295K *
Lead the charge in shaping external communications for AI security and governance initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to articulate complex topics clearly and effectively, while man...
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Communications Manager, Policy
$265K - $295K *
Innovate in policy communications by shaping external narratives on AI security, governance, and responsible scaling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to articulate complex topics clearly, ensu...
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$150K - $165K *
Transform the landscape of energy management by leading impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across diverse industries. You will mentor teams and manage client r...
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Sr Principal Change Management Project Manager
$101K - $176K *
Manage and lead organizational change initiatives within the Manufacturing Strategy & Integration team, ensuring effective deployment and execution of change management strategies across multiple proj...
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Sr Principal Change Management Project Manager
$101K - $176K *
Lead transformative change initiatives within the Manufacturing Strategy & Integration organization, driving effective change management practices across multiple projects to enhance organizational pe...
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$100K - $120K *
Champion the reliability of natural gas processing facilities by leading maintenance teams, optimizing operations, and ensuring safety and efficiency across multiple locations. Drive proactive strateg...
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$75K - $120K *
Drive strategic planning and execution of digital campaigns, optimizing performance while managing client relationships and training team members to ensure successful outcomes and insights generation...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance service delivery, drive sales performance, and ensure compliance. Engage with stakeholders to foster growth and innovation while managing reso...
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$143K - $215K *
Lead the charge in providing strategic insights and data-driven guidance to fuel category growth for Walmart. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement merchandising strategies and drive ac...
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$179K - $286K *
Drive operational excellence in Investment Operations by leading a high-performing team, ensuring accurate data management, and collaborating across departments to resolve complex issues while shaping...
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Manager, Enterprise Data Governance
$141K - $231K *
Advance enterprise data governance by managing operations, developing policies, and leading teams to ensure data quality and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance maturity an...
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Manager, Enterprise Data Governance
$141K - $231K *
Drive enterprise data governance initiatives, enhancing data quality and stewardship. Lead a team to implement policies and standards, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while fostering co...
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Manager, Enterprise Data Governance
$127K - $208K *
Optimize enterprise data governance operations, leading teams to enhance data quality, stewardship, and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration across technical and busin...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Enterprise Data Governance
$141K - $231K *
Empower a team that's driving enterprise data governance initiatives. Lead operations, develop policies, and enhance data stewardship across the organization while ensuring compliance and fostering co...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Enterprise Data Governance
$141K - $231K *
Innovate enterprise data governance operations, enhancing data stewardship, quality, and compliance. Lead teams to implement policies and drive strategic initiatives, ensuring AI-ready data understand...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion proposal excellence by leading bids from RFP release to submission. Collaborate with engineers and executives to craft compliant, persuasive proposals for US and international defense contrac...
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What does a Change Manager do?
A Change Manager plans and supports the people side of organizational change. They assess impacts, engage stakeholders, develop communications and training, address adoption challenges, and measure whether changes are taking hold.
What qualifications are typically required for Change Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience with organizational change, project or transformation work, stakeholder engagement, communication, and training. Some roles prefer a relevant degree or change management certification.
What skills are important for a Change Manager?
Important skills include clear communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, change impact assessment, planning, problem-solving, and the ability to measure adoption and respond to feedback.
What industries hire Change Managers?
Change Managers work across industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and government. Demand often accompanies system implementations, mergers, restructuring, and operational transformation.
How can I find Change Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Change Manager listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare each role’s responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation details.