Organizational Change Specialist

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? You can help make our company even better.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.

It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

This is a hybrid position (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office) based out of our Maple Plain location.

We are growing our change team and looking to add this headcount.

You will support key change initiatives that help employees successfully adopt new processes, technologies, and ways of working across the business.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional — or someone looking to transition into HR, Change Management, Learning & Development, or Project/Program Management — who enjoys working with people, communicating clearly, and helping teams navigate change.

You don’t need direct change management experience to succeed in this role; we’re looking for transferable skills, curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and supporting organizational transformation in a fast-paced environment.

• Support the development and implementation of change management strategies aligned with business objectives
• Assist in conducting impact assessments and readiness evaluations to identify potential risks and barriers
• Help build change plans that address the people side of organizational transformation

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in
• Support the facilitation of workshops, meetings, and engagement sessions to promote understanding and commitment
• Partner across teams and functions to ensure coordination on change activities

• Design and deliver clear, targeted messaging plans for impacted audiences
• Develop training materials in partnership with the Learning & Development function and coordinate learning sessions to support adoption
• Craft content that is accessible, engaging, and tailored to diverse audiences

• Track progress of change initiatives and measure adoption rates
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership on change effectiveness
• Identify gaps in adoption and recommend strategies to address them

• Identify lessons learned and best practices for future change initiatives
• Support the development of a change management culture within the organization
• Help create and grow a Community of Practice to transform how Protolabs approaches change

• Engagement — Draft, coordinate, and deliver clear messaging that supports change initiatives and keeps stakeholders informed
• Collaboration — Partner across teams and functions to build relationships and ensure alignment on change activities
• Support — Assist senior change practitioners in planning and executing change strategies, training plans, and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Resourcefulness — Proactively seek out information, identify gaps, and bring forward ideas to improve how we connect with and support people through change
• Learning & Growth — Develop foundational skills in change management, project coordination, and organizational development with…