Global Change Manager

Req ID: 9984

Working Location: NATIONWIDE

Workplace Flexibility: Field

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

Job Description

This position will lead the design and execution of strategic, organization-wide change management initiatives that support successful transformation across the business. As part of the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team, this role serves as the lead change manager for assigned programs, partnering with senior leaders, program teams, and functional stakeholders to drive adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure readiness across impacted groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of change management methodologies and be able to work collaboratively with project teams to achieve the transformation goals. The Change Manager will focus on the people side of the transformation, developing and executing comprehensive change strategies, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement plans, to facilitate adoption of change.

Job Duties

Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies for transformation projects, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training plans.
Conduct change impact assessments to understand how transformation initiatives will affect business processes, systems, and employees.
Engage and manage key stakeholders to ensure alignment, buy-in, and support throughout the transformation journey. Monitor and address resistance to change, providing strategies and solutions to facilitate a smooth transition.
Develop and implement change management plans tailored to the specific transformation program, focusing on communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and user adoption.
Support and create communications to inform and engage employees and stakeholders about upcoming changes, partnering with others where needed and developing content directly when appropriate.
Collaborate with project managers, HR, and other departments to align change management activities with project plans. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to integrate change management activities with project plans.
Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, ensuring alignment, support, and commitment to the transformation goals.
Create and deliver targeted communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about project progress, specific changes, and key milestones.
Design training and enablement plans that equip employees with the knowledge and skills required for the change scope, and coordinate with learning teams to plan and track effectiveness of trainings.
Track and measure the success of change management activities, ensuring employee readiness and adoption of new systems, structures, and ways of working. Ensure business readiness for handover for post-implementation stabilization and continuous improvement efforts.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field.
5+ years of experience in change management, preferably in large-scale transformation projects. Experience in complex, matrixed organizations and/or manufacturing industry a plus.
Proven track record in successfully managing the people side of change for complex projects.
Strong knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter’s 8-Step Process).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
Experience in project management and organizational development is a plus.
Proven ability to design and deliver effective change interventions for large, complex systems.
Excellent levels of spoken and written English and experience preparing reports
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and productive relationships
Well-organized, with project management skills and an ability to establish and work to priorities

Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.):

Eastern time zone preferred, Global role requiring work outside of traditional business hours
Limited travel may be necessary (up to 10% estimated)

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $92,499.00 - $150,398.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Human Resources

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