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Project Manager, REMOTE Communications & Change Management

Digital People
North Chicago, IL Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Project Manager III - Communications & Change ManagementGlobal Pharmaceutical CompanyLocation: Far North Suburb, near Libertyville, IL.

Schedule: Remote but CST Zone

Contract Length: 1 year

Position Overview

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Project Manager III to lead communications and change management strategies and initiatives. This role will partner with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to develop communication plans, support organizational change, coordinate employee engagement initiatives, and provide executive communications support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead communications and change management strategies and activities, including program design, alignment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Partner with subject matter experts across the business to develop and deliver communications aligned with organizational needs, cross-functional culture goals, and strategic priorities.
  • Prepare and distribute employee-wide emails and newsletters, managing communication timing and maintaining the communications calendar.
  • Lead and support the employee advisory group, including meeting agendas, coordination, facilitation, and communication of outcomes to leadership and team members.
  • Develop and manage detailed communication plans for multiple audiences, including stakeholder analysis, messaging, timing, communication channels, and effectiveness tracking.
  • Provide executive communications support, including presentations, talking points, video scripts, all-staff meetings, awards communications, and leadership messaging.
  • Support the development and execution of structured change management methodologies and plans to achieve intended results.
  • Develop and optimize programs that support communication and change management strategies.
  • Align training and change management activities with company objectives and support the design, development, delivery, and management of communications.
  • Assess change impacts, conduct impact analyses, evaluate organizational alignment and cultural readiness, and manage stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent.
  • 9 years of experience in communications, change management, or a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to anticipate company and team needs.
  • Awareness of cultural nuances and experience working in a global environment.
  • Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence cross-divisional and cross-functional teams globally.
  • Experience developing and implementing change management strategies for complex business and technology initiatives.
  • Supervisory or leadership experience managing people or multiple projects.
  • Preferred experience in project planning and management, including the successful implementation of business initiatives with technology components.

DIGITAL PEOPLE IS PROUD TO OFFER MAJOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND 401K BENEFITS.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

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