Change Management Manager

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL (preferred) or Bridgewater, NJ

Workplace type: Hybrid- 3 days/week on-site & 2 day/week remote

As a Change Manager in Ingredion’s Change Management Center of Excellence team, you will play an important role in our company’s Growth and Transformation journey. As part of this team, you will lead in the design and implementation of change management strategies and partner with global leadership, project teams to help employees navigate change.  You will help further evolve the strategy, frameworks and tools that will drive change capability and adoption for Ingredion and deliver value for our customers. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of change management methodologies, strong leadership skills and a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation.

This role report to the Director of Change Management.

What you will do: 

• Provide expert guidance, management, and mentorship to change management COE members and Ingredion employees.
• Lead and manage the development and execution of comprehensive change management strategies and plans for key transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with Ingredion’s change management approach.
• Provide thought partnership to embed and evolve the change management capability building for Ingredion.
• Collaborate with business leadership and project management to define change objectives, identify stakeholders, and assess the impact of changes.
• Identify potential risks in change initiatives and devise mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver targeted communication materials, including presentations, town halls, and training programs, to prepare and keep employees informed and engaged throughout the change process.
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and feedback sessions to gather insights and feedback from stakeholders.
• Partner with HR, Transformation Office, IT and communication teams to ensure seamless integration of change management initiatives.
• Serve as a change advocate and coach, promoting a positive mindset and building organizational change management capabilities.
• Serve as a key advisor to business leaders on transformation efforts, focusing on change adoption and benefits realization.
• Identify and provide leadership for change advocates within the stakeholder community to create employee understanding and influence successful change.
• Coach project teams and stakeholders in change management practices to drive sustainable change for Ingredion.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices related to OCM and integrate relevant insights into change strategies, approaches, frameworks, tools, processes, and templates.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in Change Management and leading large-scale transformation efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources; MBA preferred.
• Expert knowledge and experience in organizational change management, with certification preferred (Prosci, AACMP).
• Strong business sense and the ability to work with and influence senior leaders.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to make connections across workstreams and matrixed organizations.
• Extremely high attention to detail with exceptional writing and editing skills.

Who you are:

• Skilled in generating and executing creative ideas related to make communications engaging and distinctive.
• Able to work well under pressure and effectively navigate tough situations effectively and professionally.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a team, while also being a self-starter.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.