Senior Change Manager at Public Library of Science

PLOS is seeking a Senior Change Manager to enhance its change management capacity and expertise. This role will drive change initiatives across the organization, ensuring they are well-contextualized, effectively communicated, and sustainably embedded. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Change Manager will shape and refine PLOS’ approach to change, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on execution. As a partner to senior leadership, managers, and stakeholders, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring alignment across initiatives and developing frameworks that enable agility and adaptability.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and evolve change management practices.
• Lead and embed change initiatives.
• Measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Evolve leadership capability in change management.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to drive large-scale transformational change.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Deep expertise in utilizing different approaches and frameworks for change management.
• Experience navigating complex organizational dynamics.
• Ability to embed change within business processes.
• Adkar® certification or equivalent change management qualification preferred
• Prior knowledge of scholarly publishing and / or the Open Science movement preferred

PLOS offers:

• Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office