Job Title: Change ManagerJob Description The Change Manager will serve as a Change Management and Communications Specialist working across various business units within a large, matrixed organization. This role is pivotal in influencing and guiding changes within projects and transformations, creating and driving comprehensive Change Plans, and developing the necessary artifacts, communications, and deliverables to facilitate change. Responsibilities + Maintain relationships with internal clients to understand upcoming changes related to people, processes, systems, behavior, or culture. + Conduct working team meetings by facilitating and sharing screens. + Influence and guide changes by convincing upper leadership of the importance of change management. + Write and design materials to support change rollout, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels. + Coordinate activities and ensure timely and consistent execution of change implementation plans. + Utilize surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather perspectives and measure change adoption. Essential Skills + Minimum of 5 years of experience in Organizational Change Management, transformation leadership, or strategic roles. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to lead without authority. + Problem-solving and adaptability skills. + Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and other computer software. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree preferred, although a 2-year degree is required. + Internship experience is accepted as job experience. + Master's degree holders with 2-3 years of experience are welcome. + Past roles such as Change Management Consultant, Communications Representative, Public Relations Specialist, Program Manager, or Executive Coach are considered relevant. + Knowledge of organizational change management principles and stakeholder experience. + Ability to share screens and make real-time writing and design edits. + Confidence in presentation and workshop facilitation. Work Environment This role is 100% onsite in a building equipped with air conditioning. The work environment fosters strong communication, execution, and leadership without authority. It requires the ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt to changing conditions. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. 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 fully onsite position in Chillicothe,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.