• Establish and lead the Change Management global function providing company-wide direction, standards, and enablement for change management
• Define and continuously improve the enterprise change management methodology, standards, and toolkits and ensure their adoption across initiatives
• Provide governance and consultative partnership for strategic initiatives, including intake/prioritization, change impact assessment, integrated planning, and escalation support for high-risk adoption issues
• Build change capability across the organization through coaching, facilitation, and training for leaders, managers, HR partners, and project teams
• Establish metrics and reporting to measure adoption, readiness, and change outcomes; use insights to drive continuous improvement
• Establish and run a global Change Management Community of Practice (CoP) to connect practitioners across geographies and business units, share best practices, develop common assets, and build alignment
• Develop and deploy change management plans within an overall change management framework by assessing and diagnosing needs, executing plans, and measuring progress
• Work collaboratively across business units, functions, and initiative leaders to prioritize and deliver stakeholder engagement/management, communications, training, and organizational transitions
• Operate at the strategic and tactical levels across multiple functions and geographies.
• Direct the efficient and effective resolution of complex or unusual business issues applying rigorous analytical thought and judgment to create a culture of continuous improvement related to people, processes and platforms
• Recruit, onboard, and coach staff to ensure robust learning and career development consistent with the Company’s values and rapidly globalizing profile
• Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large
Candidate Profile• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, organizational development, communications, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP/CCMP, or equivalent) and demonstrated use of a structured change methodology
• 10+ years of progressive change management experience, including leading large-scale, cross-functional, multi-country transformations (technology, process, and/or operating model)
Required Skills & Experiences
• Experience establishing, scaling, or operating a Change Management function (e.g., standards, toolkits, governance, capacity planning, and practitioner enablement)
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), including executive-level storytelling, message framing, and facilitation with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders without direct authority; strong stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills
• Comfort operating in a global, multicultural environment; able to tailor change approaches for different regions, cultures, and business contexts
• Strong partnering skills with program/project management (e.g., integrated plans, risk management, dependencies, and stage-gate readiness) and ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on delivery
Compensation & Benefits:
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
Salary Range estimated for the Global Change Management Senior Manager: $130,000 to $176,000 USD.
Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package will be shared during the application process.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, HR, organizational development, communications, or related field
- Change management certification
- 10+ years of progressive change management experience
- Experience establishing or operating a Change Management function
- Exceptional communication skills
Driscoll'S Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Company materials emphasize easy access and breadth as part of a formal Total Rewards program.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and participation in profit sharing are offered to support long‑term savings. These components complement base pay as part of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/family care leave are provided, with parental leave and volunteer time off also referenced. The mix indicates a well‑rounded time‑off framework.
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What We Do
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
