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Job market data

Change management is one of the functions most heavily staffed through recruitment firms — roughly one in three postings we track comes through a search partner, and the role is almost universally requested when AI or digital programs reach real deployment. Base compensation for mid-senior change managers generally lands in a $110K–$175K range, with director-level roles clearing $200K. Certifications like PROSCI, ADKAR, and Kotter's 8-Step Change Model appear in the majority of the postings we see; the strongest change managers we place combine strategic thinking with genuine willingness to run the workshop and draft the email.

Key responsibilities

Lead organizational change management workstreams for AI, digital, and transformation programs
Partner with program leads on change strategy — impact assessment, stakeholder mapping, communications, and training
Deliver executive-ready communications and training materials at pace
Run change readiness assessments and track adoption after launch
Facilitate workshops and working sessions at all levels of the organization
Coach business leaders through change they own, even when the conversation is hard
Build the change artifacts that survive beyond the program — playbooks, principles, and internal practice
Contribute to the firm's broader change-management capability over time

Candidate requirements

5+ years of change management experience on technology, digital, or transformation programs
PROSCI, ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent change certification
Strong written communication and facilitation skills
Experience supporting AI, digital, or enterprise technology programs preferred
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on — nobody drafts the comms for you
Comfort with ambiguity in scope and rapidly evolving programs

Organizational Change Manager