<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"></span></span></p><p><strong>*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA</strong></p><p>PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.</p><p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"></span></span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Role Summary </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":360,"335559739":80,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></strong></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">PLOS seeking is seeking to enhance its change management capacity and expertise through the addition of a Senior Change Manager. </span><span data-contrast="none">The Senior Change Manager will drive change initiatives across the organization, ensuring these are well-contextualized, effectively communicated, and sustainably embedded. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role will shape and refine PLOS’ approach to change, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on execution. As a partner to senior leadership, managers and stakeholders across the organization, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring alignment across initiatives and developing frameworks that enable agility and adaptability as PLOS enters a new era of strategy and operations. </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Supervisory Responsibilities </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":80,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></strong></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">N/A</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Responsibilities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":80,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and Evolve Change Management Practices</span></strong></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Establish, refine, and evolve PLOS’ approach to change management, ensuring it aligns with our strategy, culture, and best practice.</span> </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and management, providing expert guidance on driving and sustaining change initiatives. </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Proactively identify and address barriers to successful change, ensuring a people-centered approach.</li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Partner with Internal Communications to develop clear, consistent and engaging messaging around change efforts.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and Embed Change Initiatives , key initiatives </span></strong> </p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span></strong></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assess organizational readiness and capacity to absorb change; develop tailored strategies to manage and sustain major initiatives </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure alignment between change initiatives and broader strategic goals, proactively identifying dependencies and risks and setting an appropriate cadence of major change for the organization</li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Lead stakeholder engagement and impact assessment, developing tailored approaches to specific groups and individuals to minimize resistance and maximize adoption</li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Own the planning, execution, and review of change initiatives to ensure cohesive, timely delivery, measurable impact, and long-term sustainability<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Measure Impact and Drive Continuous Improvement</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"></span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"></span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"></span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"></span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop and implement metrics to track adoption, effectiveness, and sustainability of change initiatives.</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Continuously refine change approaches and drive improvement based on data, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Build robust reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and communicate progress to business leadership and key stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Evolve Leadership Capability in Change Management </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop trusted relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, providing coaching and support to help drive and support change within teams and across the organization.</span> </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Model and reinforce leadership behaviors that reinforce agility, adaptability, and proactive engagement with change <span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop toolkits, frameworks, and training programs that equip managers and leaders with the skills to lead through change<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Knowledge and Skills</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":80,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></strong></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Proven ability to drive large scale transformational change, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.</span> </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, particularly at the executive level. </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Deep expertise in utilizing different approaches and frameworks for change management, including agile and iterative approaches. </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience navigating complex organizational dynamics, identifying resistance points, and developing targeted interventions. </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to embed change within business processes, ensuring long-term sustainability and operational alignment. </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience with Product Operating Models and cross-functional ways of working (preferred but not required).<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Qualifications</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":80,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></strong></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Adkar® certification or equivalent change management qualification preferred</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Prior knowledge of scholarly publishing and / or the Open Science movement preferred</li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Physical Requirements </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">and Work Environment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":80,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></strong></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer </span> </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Some national and international travel <may/will> be required occasionally or International and national travel will be required regularly.   </li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Some flexibility to work across time zones <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"></span></p><p><strong><u>SALARY:</u></strong></p><p>The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is <strong>US: $130,000-170,000 or UK £75,000-£105,000</strong>. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.</p><p><strong><u>BENEFITS:</u></strong></p><p><strong>US:</strong></p><ul><li>401k with employer match</li><li>Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)</li><li>Paid Vacation, 12 public holidays and sick leave</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Birthday and three winter holidays days off</li><li>Short term and long term disability insurance</li><li>2 days paid time off for volunteering per year</li><li>Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office </li></ul><p><strong>UK:</strong></p><ul><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Income protection </li><li>Personal accident insurance</li><li>Pension with up to 10% employer match</li><li>25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave</li><li>Birthday and three winter holidays days off</li><li>2 days paid time off for volunteering per year</li><li>Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About PLOS </strong></p><p>Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge.</p><p>Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers.</p><p><strong>We’re committed to equal opportunity</strong></p><p>We’re working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out. </p><p>Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our colleagues because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all. Visit<a href="http://plos.org/careers"> plos.org/careers</a> to learn more.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To learn more about how PLOS protects your privacy, see our <a href="https://plos.org/employee-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Employee Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div>