Innovation & Adoption Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of enterprise change management initiatives by developing strategies that support organizational transformation, technology adoption, and evolving business priorities.

• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to assess organizational challenges, develop practical recommendations, and build alignment on strategic initiatives.

• Design and implement stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption plans that prepare employees and leaders for successful change.

• Conduct change impact assessments, evaluate organizational readiness, identify adoption risks, and implement mitigation strategies that improve business outcomes.

• Drive the adoption of new tools, technologies, and innovative ways of working by embedding sustainable practices into daily operations and organizational culture.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects by developing project plans, facilitating meetings, tracking progress, preparing executive updates, and adjusting priorities as business needs evolve.

• Collaborate with Learning and Development to create learning experiences, tools, and resources that reinforce long-term capability building and sustained behavioral change.

• Measure the effectiveness of change initiatives by defining success metrics, analyzing adoption and engagement data, and continuously improving change management approaches through insights and lessons learned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience supporting enterprise change management, organizational transformation, Human Resources strategy, organizational effectiveness, or related initiatives.

• 6–10 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional change management, organizational transformation, management consulting, Human Resources strategy, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior and executive leaders to lead organizational change and deliver strategic initiatives.

• Experience applying structured change management methodologies and project management frameworks, along with proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management consulting experience with a demonstrated ability to facilitate executive discussions, solve complex business challenges, and translate strategy into execution.

• Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations, organizational redesigns, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• Change management certification (such as Prosci) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Skills

• Strategic problem-solving with the ability to analyze complex challenges and develop practical, scalable solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels.

• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

• Leadership and change management skills that foster employee engagement, build commitment, and support successful adoption of new ways of working.

Why This Role Matters

This role is instrumental in helping Mariner successfully navigate enterprise transformation. By combining strategic change leadership, disciplined project execution, and a consultative approach to solving complex business challenges, the Innovation & Adoption Manager helps ensure organizational priorities become operational reality. This role enables leaders and associates to successfully adopt new ways of working, accelerating Mariner's ability to achieve its NorthStar and long-term growth strategy.

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.