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Change Management Project Manager (Hybrid, Contract)

CellaLake Forest, Illinois🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid contract role offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful enterprise-wide change initiatives for a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a competitive hourly rate of $60-$69. You'll thrive if you're a skilled Change Management Project Manager with a knack for strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and creating seamless transitions, ready to drive significant organizational adoption. Apply now to shape critical business transformations and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$60 - $69/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Jira

Job Description

Location: Hybrid - Mettawa, IL (In-office Tuesday-Thursday)Duration: 6-12 months (Potential to extend)Hours: Full-timeCompensation Range: $60.00 - $68.96 per hour W2Ready 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: 83 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 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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