Smith+Nephew is hiring a Change Management Specialist (US - Remote)

Join Smith-nephew as a Change Management Specialist, a remote role based in the US. You will play a critical role in driving adoption and successful outcomes for transformation initiatives across operations and business units. This position partners with project teams and leaders to design and deliver change strategies, ensuring employees are engaged and supported.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver change management plans, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and training, aligned with enterprise strategy and project objectives.
• Conduct change impact assessments to identify implications for roles, processes, and culture; recommend strategies to mitigate risk and resistance.
• Partner with business leads to build sponsorship, prepare leaders to communicate change effectively, and foster change readiness within their teams.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies that drive alignment and adoption across global and regional audiences.
• Create compelling communications and visuals and partner with Internal Communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and reach.
• Support training development and delivery, ensuring employees have the skills and resources to adopt new processes and tools.
• Track and measure change adoption through surveys, feedback loops, and performance indicators; recommend course corrections as needed.
• Provide coaching and guidance to project managers and business partners on change management best practices.
• Contribute to the development of internal change management capabilities by sharing expertise, tools, and lessons learned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in change management, organizational effectiveness, communications, or project management.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent) and ability to apply them effectively.
• Demonstrated experience supporting medium-to-large scale business transformation or operating systems implementation projects.
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead workshops, focus groups, or training sessions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and feedback to refine change strategies.

Benefits & Compensation

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Training
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

Work Mode

This is a remote position for candidates located in the US.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.