Project Change Manager (Remote)

The Project Change Manger will report to the ACES Director, Project Management in the ACES Operations department. This role is responsible for ensuring that project-enabled changes are implemented smoothly, successfully adopted, and sustained over time. This role focuses on the people side of change—driving adoption, engagement, readiness, and communication to prepare the workforce for the intended transition. The Project Change Manager partners closely with project managers, the ACES Director of Change and Culture, business leaders, cross‑functional stakeholders and technology teams to guide change strategies, minimize resistance, and support impacted teams through transitions.Duties & Responsibilities: Change Strategy & Planning Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies for project-driven change initiatives.Conduct change impact assessments to identify stakeholder groups, business processes, and systems affectedIdentify potential risks and resistance to change and proactively develop mitigation strategiesCreate change management plans, including communication, training, sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement plans in coordination with the Director of Culture and Change and Director of TrainingStakeholder EngagementBuild strong, collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders and change sponsorsFacilitate discussions to align leadership, secure buy-in, and ensure commitment to change initiativesIdentify potential resistance and partner with sponsors and leaders to mitigate risksOptimize use of the ambassador network to socialize project vision, gain feedback and insights on how to implement change, and gain their support to advocate for the change during readiness and launch activitiesCommunications & TrainingDevelop clear, engaging, and targeted communications that explain the purpose and benefits of the change, including the elevator pitch and “What’s in it for me”Partner with training teams or subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver training materialsEnsure employees have the knowledge, tools, and support needed to adopt new processes or technologiesChange Readiness & AdoptionMonitor organizational readiness through surveys, interviews, feedback sessions, and assessmentsTrack adoption metrics, identify areas requiring additional support, and recommend corrective actionsProvide coaching and support to managers and team leads as they guide their teams through changeProject CollaborationWork closely with project managers to align change activities with project plans and timelinesIntegrate change milestones into the overall project plan, ensuring readiness and adoption are trackedParticipate in governance activities, status reporting, and project risk assessmentsAdoption & Continuous Improvement Develop adoption plans to ensure changes remain effective post‑implementationConduct post‑implementation reviews to evaluate change effectiveness and capture lessons learnedContinuously improve change management methodologies, tools, and frameworksOther duties as assigned.People Leader Responsibilities:No direct or indirect reports.

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