Organizational Change Manager

Closes: January 8 2025

Job Description
This position plays a key role in meeting company and department objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption of business changes and continuously improving existing processes. This role will focus on the people side of change including changes to business processes systems & technology as well as project roles & responsibilities.

The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. This position will provide leadership and support to internal stakeholders in relation to the coordination and management of corporate projects and work side-by-side with project managers. The Change Manager will work to drive faster adoption higher ultimate utilization of and greater proficiency with the changes that impact employees. These improvements will increase benefit realization value creation speed of adaptation and improvement of results and outcomes.

• Bachelors degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in business management technical or related field required
• Three (3) years experience in program management change initiatives project management or other related work experience required
• Working knowledge of change management principles methodologies and tools
• Experience with key operation business processes and core applications preferred
• Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts
• Demonstrated effective and flexible communication skills through a variety of mediums and to varied audiences
• Excellent planning problem solving and solid relationship building
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal

Hiring Range: $84939 to $110421 ML 9 

• Bachelors degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in business management technical or related field required
• Six (6) years of related experience in program management change initiatives project management required of which at least three years must be in organizational change management roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management principles methodologies and tools required.
• Certification in change management (i.e.: Prosci AIM Certified Change Management Professional) required.
• Demonstrated experience working at a strategic level liaising with stakeholders to identify potential change impacts and ensure change plans are in place
• Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts
• Demonstrated effective and flexible communication skills through a variety of mediums and to varied audiences
• Excellent planning problem solving and solid relationship building
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments prioritize and to manage team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward

Hiring Range: $96517 to $126439 ML 10

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Project Center in Spokane Mondays-Wednesday with additional day(s) determined by the manager.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employees various knowledge skills and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.

At Avista our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. Thats why we prioritize the physical mental and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays personal days and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance Pet insurance and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more please visit our benefits website at are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse skilled and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws we provide the full salary range for each position along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications experience and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $84939 to $156359. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager