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Change Management Specialist roles sit squarely within OPT's STEM-adjacent business categories, and most positions require a degree in organizational behavior, business, or a related field. Employers typically file an H-1B visa on your behalf after your OPT year, making this a realistic long-term path for F-1 students with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Requisition ID: 40473
A Career in Beer and Beyond:
At Molson Coors, we take on big challenges and defy the status quo. Building on a proud legacy and an incredible portfolio of brands, we’re boldly shaping the future of the beverage industry. And that takes remarkable people: curious thinkers, tenacious problem-solvers, and people willing to take smart risks and fail forward.
We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.
Crafted Highlights:
In the role of IT Organizational Change Management Partner, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you will be part of the Organizational Change Management Team within our Information Technology organization. You will provide change management leadership and own the development and execution of change strategies for IT projects and IT-supported initiatives across Molson Coors. In this role, you will translate complex and evolving project information into sustainable, relevant and meaningful change strategies, plans and deliverables that prepare people for change and drive adoption.
This position reports to the Manager, IT Organizational Change Management and works closely with leaders and employees at all levels across the organization. You will serve as a trusted thought partner to project teams and business leaders, using sound judgment to move change management work forward even when information is incomplete or the path is not yet clearly defined. You’ll take initiative to gather information, ask thoughtful questions and engage the right people to develop recommendations and solutions.
You will coach leaders to effectively fulfill their roles as change sponsors and equip managers to guide their teams through change. You will partner directly with impacted employees and end users to understand barriers, build readiness and drive successful adoption, using defined outcome metrics to evaluate effectiveness and sustainment.
The Responsibilities:
- Assess change impacts and readiness: Conduct impact and readiness assessments; identify impacted stakeholders, processes and teams; and translate findings into clear priorities and recommended actions.
- Own the change strategy: Develop and drive change strategies that support business outcomes and adoption. Navigate ambiguity with curiosity and sound judgment, making informed recommendations even when information is incomplete or priorities are evolving.
- Be a self-starter who builds trust and influence: Take initiative to gather information, ask thoughtful questions and engage people at all levels to solve problems and develop solutions. Build trusted relationships, constructively challenge assumptions and influence alignment around a path forward.
- Drive change management execution: Translate strategy into action using Molson Coors change management methodologies and tools to drive and measure stakeholder engagement, leadership alignment, readiness, adoption and sustainment.
- Lead communication and engagement: Develop and deliver audience-focused communications and engagement activities that help people understand what is changing, why it matters and what they need to do.
- Enable learning and adoption: Partner with project teams, subject matter experts and impacted stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop training and knowledge solutions that prepare employees to successfully adopt new ways of working.
- Measure, adapt and sustain change: Use outcome measures, feedback and insights to identify gaps and adjust change approaches while modeling Molson Coors values through curiosity, accountability and collaboration.
The Other Qualifications:
- You have a bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience (4+ years) in the field of Change Management or relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Project Management, Communication, Training & Development).
- You have at least 3 years experience in Change Management, IT Project Management, and/or Training & Development or related process improvement and business management experience.
- You have familiarity with project management approaches including Agile and Waterfall, along with the tools and phases of the project lifecycle and experience supporting large-scale organizational change.
- You are open to travel, as the role requires traveling up to 25% of the time.
- You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and can tailor your approach to effectively engage audiences at all levels of the organization, including field-based teams and external partners.
- You build trust and strong relationships through collaboration, credibility and open communication and can influence others toward a shared vision or outcome.
- You are a curious, self-starting problem-solver who is comfortable navigating ambiguity. You seek out information, ask thoughtful questions and take initiative to move work forward.
- You bring strong business acumen and an understanding of organizational and cultural differences, allowing you to recognize challenges, understand business priorities and adapt your approach accordingly.
- You are organized and thoughtful in planning strategy and tactics while remaining flexible as priorities and business needs evolve.
- You embrace complex challenges, take accountability for results, act with integrity and follow through on commitments.
- You demonstrate our core values through a thirst for learning, a willingness to challenge the status quo and a commitment to helping yourself and others grow.
Work Perks that You Need to Know About:
- Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office.
- We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
- We care about our communities and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
- Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning and Untapped development opportunities.
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
- On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.
Pay and Benefits: At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.
Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $72,500.00 - $95,100.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).
The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Change Management Specialist
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Change management projects often run 12 to 18 months. Telling hiring managers your OPT end date early helps them assess fit before investing in interviews. Framing it as a planning detail, not a liability, keeps the conversation professional.
Quantify the change initiatives you've led
Employers want evidence you can manage resistance and drive adoption, not just coordinate logistics. Cite adoption rates, training completion percentages, or stakeholder satisfaction scores from past projects. Numbers make your experience concrete and easier to evaluate quickly.
Target consulting firms with established visa programs
Large consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and KPMG have dedicated immigration teams and sponsor H-1B visa petitions at scale. They're far more likely to absorb the cost and process than smaller boutique firms without prior sponsorship experience.
Highlight Prosci or CCMP certification progress
The Prosci ADKAR model and CCMP certification signal professional seriousness to hiring managers. Even being actively enrolled demonstrates commitment. Many employers prioritize certified candidates, which can offset OPT-related hesitation during competitive hiring processes.
Connect OPT authorization to project continuity
Change management roles require sustained relationship-building with stakeholders over months. Emphasize that your OPT authorization covers a full project lifecycle, and that transitioning to H-1B before expiration ensures no disruption to ongoing initiatives you'd be leading.
Prepare a clear answer on your visa transition plan
Sponsors want to know you've thought through the H-1B timeline. Be ready to explain OPT duration, the STEM extension option if your degree qualifies, and when an H-1B petition would need to be filed relative to your start date.
Change Management Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Change Management Specialist on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Most Change Management Specialist positions align with degrees in business administration, organizational behavior, management information systems, or industrial-organizational psychology. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work experience.
How do I find Change Management Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Change Management Specialist roles by sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't sponsor. Large management consulting firms, healthcare systems, and enterprise technology companies are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Searching by employer type rather than just job title usually surfaces stronger matches.
Does a Change Management Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree, such as management information systems or industrial engineering, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. The key is that the role must be related to your STEM field of study and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
What happens to my OPT if my change management project ends before my authorization expires?
OPT requires that you remain employed in a role related to your degree for at least 20 hours per week. If a project concludes and you don't have a new role lined up, the clock starts on your 90-day unemployment limit. You don't need to notify USCIS immediately, but you must track cumulative unemployment carefully and avoid exceeding the limit or your OPT authorization terminates.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Change Management Specialist for an H-1B?
Management consulting firms are the most reliable sponsors because they sponsor at volume and have immigration infrastructure in place. Healthcare systems undergoing EHR or operational transitions also hire change management professionals and have HR teams familiar with H-1B filings. Financial services firms running regulatory or technology transformation programs are another strong category. Avoid early-stage startups without prior sponsorship history unless they've explicitly committed to supporting your visa transition.