Change Manager

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to support a strategic Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Data Transformation Initiative that is foundational to a multi-year business and technology roadmap.
• This high-visibility role will lead organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption efforts associated with product data modernization, product hierarchy restructuring, and process transformation.
• The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders, product development teams, and technology stakeholders to ensure the successful adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
• This is a newly created role within a greenfield initiative and is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, builds strong relationships quickly, and enjoys creating structure where none currently exists.

What You'll Do

• Conduct organizational change impact assessments.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Create and manage communication plans for leadership, stakeholders, and impacted teams.
• Design and deliver training strategies and adoption programs.
• Lead organizational readiness activities and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Drive user adoption and long-term behavioral change.
• Partner with business, product, and technology teams to ensure alignment throughout the transformation.
• Facilitate leadership engagement and stakeholder buy-in.
• Develop executive presentations, project updates, and status communications.
• Establish and scale change management processes, frameworks, and best practices.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives through effective communication and engagement strategies.

Strategic Initiative Focus Areas

This role supports a major transformation effort focused on:

• Product data audit and cleanup
• Product data modernization
• Product hierarchy restructuring
• Marketing taxonomy and attribute transformation
• Product information management improvements
• New operating models and business processes
• Foundational capabilities for future AI-enabled customer experiences

Required Qualifications

• Experience within retail, footwear, apparel, consumer products, or merchandising organizations.
• Product Development or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience.
• FlexPLM experience or exposure.
• Experience supporting product data transformation initiatives.
• Organizational readiness and adoption strategy expertise.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Change management certification or methodology experience.
• 5+ years of Organizational Change Management experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise business transformation or modernization initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influence skills.
• Experience developing communication, training, and adoption plans.
• Ability to influence and gain alignment without direct authority.
• Experience managing change in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Jira, and Confluence.

The strongest candidates will demonstrate:

• Success leading change efforts for transformational business initiatives.
• Experience building adoption strategies from the ground up.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity and competing priorities.
• Experience creating training and communication plans that drive measurable adoption.
• Comfort working in newly established environments with evolving requirements.
• A self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Interest in a long-term contract-to-hire opportunity.

Tools & Technologies

• PowerPoint
• Jira
• Confluence
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Change Management and Communication Planning Tools

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Lead change for a highly strategic enterprise transformation initiative.
• Partner directly with top business and technology leaders.
• Drive adoption of modern product lifecycle and product data capabilities.
• Help shape future operating models and transformation strategies.
• Significant ownership, autonomy, and visibility.
• Strong executive sponsorship and organizational support.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Opportunity for long-term conversion and career growth.

The ideal candidate will bring:

1. Organizational Change Management expertise
2. Experience supporting transformation initiatives
3. Retail, consumer products, apparel, or footwear experience
4. Product Development or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) knowledge
5. Ability to create structure and drive adoption in ambiguous environments
6. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.