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Director Change Management

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127K - $159K/yr

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of change management in the United States is $168,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,500.00 and $203,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Of Change Management, you need deep expertise in organizational change strategies, project management, and a relevant degree—often with certifications like Prosci or PMP. Familiarity with change management frameworks, stakeholder analysis tools, and enterprise project management systems is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and influence skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are essential to successfully guide organizations through transitions, mitigate resistance, and achieve business objectives.

What does a Director of Change Management do?

A Director of Change Management oversees and leads organizational change initiatives, ensuring that transitions, such as process improvements, mergers, or technology implementations, are managed smoothly and effectively. They develop strategies to help employees adapt to changes, minimize resistance, and maximize engagement. This role often involves working closely with leadership and stakeholders, designing communication plans, and tracking the progress of change programs to achieve desired business outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director of Change Management when implementing large-scale organizational change?

Directors of Change Management often encounter resistance from employees who are hesitant to adopt new processes or technologies. Balancing the needs and concerns of various stakeholders while ensuring clear and consistent communication across departments can be challenging. Additionally, aligning change initiatives with organizational goals and maintaining momentum throughout the transition period require strong leadership and adaptability. Successfully navigating these challenges often involves fostering a culture of openness, providing ongoing support and training, and measuring progress to make informed adjustments.
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Director Change Management

Dufry

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$127K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
  • *401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • *Company paid life insurance
  • *Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and exciting career growth opportunities
  • Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Airport Location: Integrated Services Center
Advertised Compensation: $127,600.00 to $159,500.00
Purpose: The Director of Change Management leads project change management initiatives to drive successful adoption of technology and business transformation projects, providing both strategic direction and hands-on execution to drive successful adoption and minimize organizational disruption.
Essential Functions:
  • Partners with Information Technology, Operations, and PMO leadership to integrate change management into project lifecycles, ensuring change activities align with project timelines and deliverables while maximizing project value
  • Develops and implements project change management strategy, methodologies, and governance frameworks for technology and business transformation initiatives
  • Directly owns and manages project change execution, including stakeholder assessments, communication plans, training strategies, and adoption activities for technology and business transformation initiatives to drive successful project outcomes
  • Leads tactical change management activities including resistance management, readiness assessments, impact analyses, and change champion opportunities for assigned technology and business process initiatives
  • Oversees change management planning and delivery for multiple concurrent projects, applying consistent methodology while tailoring approaches to project-specific needs, as well as stakeholder expectations and requirements
  • Directs and develops change management practitioners, building organizational capability in project change management best practices and fostering a culture of change readiness
  • Designs and executes stakeholder engagement and communication strategies that build awareness, understanding, and commitment during project lifecycles
  • Conducts change impact assessments and readiness evaluations for proposed initiatives, providing recommendations to leadership on timing, approach, and resource requirements
  • Collaborates with Operations, Learning & Development, and business unit leaders to identify gaps and develop targeted solutions that support project adoption and minimize business disruption
  • Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and serves as an advisor to project teams and leadership on change strategies, resistance mitigation, and stakeholder management
  • Establishes and tracks change metrics including adoption rates, readiness scores, and stakeholder feedback; provides regular reporting to leadership on change effectiveness and project readiness

Reporting Relationship: The Director of Change Management reports to the Senior Vice President of Transformation Office & Enterprise PMO
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
  • Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years:
    • In a leadership role: Requires 3 years of experience leading a team of professionals engaged in developing and executing change management programs
    • In a technical role: Requires minimum of 8 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering change management programs
      • A bachelor's degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the eight-year requirement
      • An MBA or a master's level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the eight-year requirement
    • In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
  • Specialized Training:
    • Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of change management
  • Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
    • Ability to drive results through collaboration rather than direct control
    • Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritizing resources across competing initiatives
    • Strong organizational skills with keen eye for detail
    • Ability to quickly understand existing processes, relationships, and organizational dynamics
    • Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project and organizational risks
    • Systematic approach to documenting processes, decisions, and lessons learned for future reference
    • Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of financial planning and to advance the organization's goals
    • Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
    • Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals
  • Location/Travel:
    • This position may be based at either North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD
    • Occasional travel to other locations may be required based on business needs
    • Flexibility for virtual collaboration across multiple time zones

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").