Change Management Project Manager (Hybrid, Contract)

Lake Forest, IL | Job #1341383

Location: Hybrid - Mettawa, IL (In-office Tuesday-Thursday)
Duration: 6-12 months (Potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time
Compensation Range: $60.00 - $68.96 per hour W2

Ready to drive high-visibility enterprise transformation for a premier global biopharmaceutical leader? In this dynamic partnership, you will shape and execute end-to-end change management strategies that empower teams and accelerate organizational adoption across critical business initiatives. If you excel at turning complex transitions into seamless, human-centered journeys, this strategic role offers the ideal launchpad to showcase your expertise.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute integrated, data-driven change management plans to align cross-functional stakeholders with key program milestones.
  • Draft and manage tailored executive communications, town hall content, and leadership narratives to build trust and maintain consistent messaging across all organizational levels.
  • Conduct impact assessments and readiness analyses to proactively identify transformation risks and optimize operational adoption strategies.
  • Activate and sustain a robust change champion network to foster continuous engagement, resolve friction points, and drive long-term business outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of change management experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sectors (flexible for mid-level specialists).
  • Proficiency with structured change frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter) and enterprise project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira).
  • Proven track record of crafting high-impact executive communications and managing change execution trackers independently.
  • Bachelor's degree with strong collaborative communication skills and a consultative approach to stakeholder engagement.

 

JOBID: 072026-141383
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.




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