***This position is open to remote candidates within the United States. Candidates located in the Atlanta, Indianapolis, or Charlotte/Cherryville markets will be expected to work from a local Cox office 2-3 days per week to support in-person collaboration.
The Senior Manager, Change Enablement is responsible for leading and executing change enablement strategies that support strategic initiatives across the Fleet business. This role plays a critical part in driving adoption of business process, system, and organizational changes by ensuring employees are prepared, supported, and engaged throughout the change journey.
Working closely with business leaders, project teams, and functional partners, the Senior Manager develops and executes change strategies that align with business objectives and enable successful adoption of new ways of working. This role partners closely with Learning & Development teams to identify learning needs, define learning strategies, and coordinate execution plans that support change readiness and adoption; however, the role does not design, develop, or manage learning programs.
The ideal candidate brings strong consulting, stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization and translate business objectives into practical change plans that drive measurable outcomes.
PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Lead change enablement activities for strategic initiatives, including change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, communications, readiness planning, and adoption measurement.
Develop and execute comprehensive change strategies that support successful implementation of business, process, and technology changes.
Partner with business leaders, project teams, and subject matter experts to assess organizational impacts and adoption risks.
Collaborate with Learning & Development partners to identify capability gaps, align learning strategies to business needs, and coordinate learning execution plans that support change adoption.
Advise initiative leaders on change enablement best practices and effective approaches to stakeholder engagement and adoption.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions to support alignment and successful change outcomes.
Support leadership sponsorship activities by equipping leaders with the tools, messaging, and resources needed to lead change effectively.
Monitor change readiness, adoption metrics, and business outcomes, providing recommendations to improve effectiveness and mitigate risks.
Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, opportunities, and potential barriers to adoption.
Drive cross-functional alignment and help resolve competing priorities that may impact initiative success.
Provide regular updates regarding change progress, adoption performance, risks, and mitigation plans.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of change enablement/change readiness methodologies, tools, templates, and frameworks.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Program Management, Consulting, or a similar discipline) with 8+ years of experience leading change management initiatives within business transformation and/or business process redesign environments. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered, including a master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, a Ph.D. with 3+ years of relevant experience, or 12+ years of related professional experience.
Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Program Management, Consulting, or related fields.
Proven experience leading change initiatives supporting technology, process, and organizational transformation.
Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and adoption practices.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes in a highly matrixed environment without direct authority.
Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Up to 25% travel may be required.
Drug Testing:
To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Application Deadline: 08/09/2026
EOE, including disability/vets
