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Communications and Change Management Project Manager

Cella
Cella Salary
North Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Location: North Chicago, Illinois (Remote)

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $85 - 95 per hour

Are you ready to drive high-impact organizational transformation for a global life sciences leader? In this strategic role, you will lead end-to-end change management and internal communication initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams with key corporate objectives. You will partner closely with senior leadership to shape executive messaging, foster organizational alignment, and build vibrant internal culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with cross-functional subject matter experts to design and deliver strategic communication programs that advance organizational culture goals.
  • Lead and facilitate employee advisory groups to gather actionable insights, synthesize outputs, and present recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Develop and execute multi-channel communication plans, including stakeholder analyses, leadership slide decks, scriptwriting, and strategic message timing.
  • Implement structured change management methodologies to assess organizational readiness, evaluate business impact, and drive continuous alignment across complex initiatives.


Qualifications:

  • 9 years of experience leading change management, internal communications, or corporate project management initiatives.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing structured change management strategies within complex, matrixed global environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing executive-level communication support, executive presentation design, and high-visibility event planning.
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.


JOBID: 102026-164278

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $85 - $95

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