Director of Change Management

CONMED is a leading Medical Device company committed to driving innovation and excellence. We are embarking on significant IT-enabled transformations, including a Global SAP implementation and a global Salesforce-enabled commercial transformation. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Change Management to lead these initiatives and ensure their successful execution. The Director of Change Management will be responsible for overseeing and implementing change management strategies to optimize the impact of large IT-enabled transformations.

This role will involve strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, risk management, change management execution, and process execution. This is a remote position for candidates located anywhere in the continental United States, though preference will be given to candidates located close to Largo, FL, Denver, CO or Utica, NY.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.

2. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage key stakeholders to ensure

alignment and support for change initiatives.

3. Communication: Create and deliver effective communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the transformation process.

4. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.

5. Change Management Execution: Oversee the execution of change management plans, ensuring that all activities are completed on time and within budget.

6. Process Execution: Ensure that change management processes are followed and continuously improved based on feedback and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Psychology, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• 8+ years of experience in change management, particularly in large-scale IT transformations such as SAP and Salesforce implementations.
• 10+ years of experience in client relationship management, strategic planning, project coordination, and team leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Development, or Change Management
• SAP change management experience
• Certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) and project management (e.g., PMP)
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience at a Big 4 or similar consulting organization
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or life science industry

Other Attributes:

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills to guide and motivate teams through complex changes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and engage stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with various departments including IT, marketing, and customer service to achieve project goals
• Experience in a fast-paced global multinational matrix organization
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English
• Hands-on and proactive; strong organizational skills
• Results driven and service oriented to internal and external customers
• Demonstrated history of consistent goal achievement in a highly competitive environment

10-20% travel required

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is 162,000- 252,000 . The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

This job posting is anticipated to close on December 5, 2025. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.  Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

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