Organizational Change Project Manager

Summary

Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for customers, supply partners, and associates. The Organizational Change Project Manager leads enterprise-wide projects and organizational change initiatives, applying structured change management methodologies, coordinating communications and training, and managing project plans through implementation. The role also tracks adoption, facilitates change-agent and certification programs, and serves as a liaison among stakeholders to support successful delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply ADKAR and other structured frameworks to identify gaps in awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement
• Track adoption metrics and surface resistance signals early; recommend and support corrective actions
• Maintain change management deliverables, logs, and documentation across multiple concurrent projects
• Draft change-related communications for impacted employee groups, tailored to audience and channel
• Maintain a change communications calendar in coordination with the broader PMO and Communications teams
• Serve as the primary coordinator and point of contact for Vallen's Certified Change Agent community
• Plan and facilitate monthly Change Agent calls, including agenda development, facilitation, and follow-through on action items
• Curate and distribute resources, tools, and updates through the ADKAR Teams Channel and other communication vehicles
• Identify opportunities to expand and strengthen the network; onboard new Change Agents as cohorts complete certification
• Foster peer learning and knowledge-sharing across the network to build collective change capability over time
• Coordinate and facilitate Vallen's internal ADKAR certification sessions, including scheduling, logistics, participant communications, and materials
• Partner with training facilitators to continuously improve session design, activities, and participant experience
• Track certification completion, maintain participant records, and report on program reach and growth
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project need, scope, timeline, and resources for successful delivery
• Lead and organize enterprise-wide projects: prepare and manage project plans, define milestones, design schedules, and formulate execution details
• Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and performance indicators for quality, reliability, schedule, and cost
• Prepare and deliver senior leader and stakeholder communications and project progress reports
• Resolve and coordinate resolution of issues to minimize delays; signs off on project completion
• Coordinate and assist with developing test plans, scenarios, and scripts; track go and no-go testing results for successful go-live activities
• Conduct post-implementation analysis for continuous process and project delivery improvement
• Facilitate process improvement activities and process mapping across functional areas
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, external clients, and other functional areas of the organization

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (IT, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, etc.) coupled with 3–5+ years of successful project management leading projects of significant enterprise scope and impact
• 2+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, project coordination, communications, or a closely related field
• Working knowledge of change management frameworks, particularly ADKAR or Prosci methodology
• Expertise with Microsoft Project or functionally similar project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and the technical aptitude to learn company-specific programs and applications
• Demonstrated proficiency with Visio or functionally similar applications for process mapping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, training sessions, and group discussions
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Accredited Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Prosci ADKAR certification or Change Management certification
• Experience supporting training program coordination or adult learning initiatives
• Exposure to ERP implementations or large-scale enterprise transformation programs
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Background in industrial distribution, supply chain, or a related industry

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (IT, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, etc.) coupled with 3–5+ years of successful project management leading projects of significant enterprise scope and impact
• 2+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, project coordination, communications, or a closely related field
• Working knowledge of change management frameworks, particularly ADKAR or Prosci methodology
• Expertise with Microsoft Project or functionally similar project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and the technical aptitude to learn company-specific programs and applications
• Demonstrated proficiency with Visio or functionally similar applications for process mapping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, training sessions, and group discussions
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Nice to Haves

• Accredited Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Prosci ADKAR certification or Change Management certification
• Experience supporting training program coordination or adult learning initiatives
• Exposure to ERP implementations or large-scale enterprise transformation programs
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Background in industrial distribution, supply chain, or a related industry

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement opportunities