Change Management Lead Jobs in California
Change Management Lead jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and state and local government, with openings from early-career change analysts through senior program leads. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the most active hiring metros, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Deloitte regularly seek change management leads to guide large-scale transformation initiatives. Organizational design, ERP implementation support, and Prosci-methodology change execution are among the most sought-after specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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09/30/2026 601 Hawaii St, El Segundo, California, 90245-4814, United States of America
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Team Runway is the central change management and deployment function in the Village. We partner with all teams to create and deploy efficient and effective change initiatives that drive our most important Village objectives.
The Change Management and Deployment Analyst will support small to large change project deployments using process improvement and change management methodologies. The Analyst will work with a team of highly motivated individuals with management consulting, change management, organizational development and clinical experience. This individual is expected to effectively manage individual work streams, communicate the business need, and assist project teams by creating the support required to move people through the change curve.
This role requires the ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment. A successful individual will operate with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Organizational change projects will include :
- Partner with a Change Manager and cross-functional teams across the organization to develop deployment strategies and collateral to drive the implementation and adoption of innovative technologies and processes.
- Use organizational / behavioral change management strategies and tactical plans.
- Build reports, metrics trackers, and dashboards that provide insight and analysis for individual projects.
- Develop credible and pragmatic analytical approach and framework to drive adoption.
- Adhere to a standard practice for change management and deployment.
- Provide analytical assessments to better support and drive change throughout project life-cycle. Ensure each change project has the correct elements to successfully drive awareness and adoption.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Change Management: Develop and deliver various aspects of change management collateral depending on engagement.
Work with Change Manger to develop and execute various elements of change management methodology, including but not limited to:
- Deployment Plan
- Communications
- Sponsorship
- Coaching Plan
- Resistance Management
- Training Plan
- Change Reinforcement
Understand change methodology and apply it effectively.
Effectively engage with Field partners to define, gather, and analyze feedback.
Collate findings from feedback in order influence or adapt the change approach.
2. Data & Analytics: Analyze, interpret, and QA data. Develop credible and pragmatic analytical approaches and frameworks to drive adoption.
- Use data to identify next steps and turns insights into actions
- Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and is able to build reports, metrics trackers, and dashboards that provide analysis based on project needs
3. Project Management: Effectively manage time and task completion with minimal support and oversight. Develop and complete collateral in a
4. Written & Oral Communication / Building Relationships: Easily builds rapport within cross-functional project teams. Is collaborative and an informal influencer.
- Build appropriate horizontal and vertical logic in presentation decks
- Navigate cross functional relationships effectively
- Present comfortably and compellingly to multiple audiences. Work closely with field teammates and develop strong relationships with operators and clinicians to inform and drive project outcomes.
5. Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Bachelors Degree
- 1+ years of work related expereince
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $94,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hourFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in change management lead jobs across California.
- Prosci ADKAR certification or equivalent change management credential required or strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in organizational development, business administration, or a related field
- Five or more years leading enterprise change initiatives within complex matrix organizations
- Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder engagement across cross-functional California operations
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Workday, or ServiceNow
- Strong facilitation and executive communication skills for senior leadership audiences
Change Management Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a change management lead in California?
Most change management leads in California enter the field with a bachelor's degree in organizational development, business, or a related discipline, then build toward a Prosci ADKAR or CCMP credential, which California employers consistently treat as the professional standard. Large California employers typically promote from change analyst or project coordinator roles after candidates demonstrate facilitation and stakeholder management experience. A graduate certificate in organizational change from a UC or CSU campus can accelerate the path.
How much do change management leads make in California?
Change management leads in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire change management leads in California?
Employers hiring change management leads in California right now include Zifo, Qvest, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of large technology headquarters, integrated health systems, and state government agencies means consistent, year-round demand across sectors.
Which California cities have the most change management lead jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara have the most change management lead openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose concentrate hiring around technology companies and enterprise SaaS transformations, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, healthcare, and county government agencies undertaking large digital modernization programs.
Are there remote change management lead jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of change management lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based and meeting-intensive nature of the work. Training design, communication planning, and stakeholder analysis phases are most often performed remotely, while workshop facilitation and executive alignment sessions typically require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a change management lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a change analyst or organizational effectiveness coordinator role, which large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, county government agencies, and major technology firms post regularly. Completing the Prosci ADKAR Foundation course before applying signals seriousness to hiring managers. Adjacent roles in HR business partnering, internal communications, or project coordination provide transferable skills that California employers recognize as direct preparation for a change lead position.
Where can I find and apply to change management lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to change management lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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