Change Management Manager

Fox Factory•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Change Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end change management process, ensuring all changes are executed in alignment with company procedures, international standards, and customer or regulatory requirements. This role functions similarly to a Program Manager, with a strong focus on mitigating risk, safeguarding organizational interests, and enabling successful, compliant change execution across the enterprise. The Change Management Manager will serve as a key gatekeeper for approving, delaying, or rejecting change requests while facilitating training, communication, and governance. This role requires an experienced professional with a background in the automotive industry and a solid understanding of APQP, IATF 16949, and AIAG core tools.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas) and PowerPoint.
Hands-on problem solving and corrective action experience (e.g., 8D methodology).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical information clearly.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience using AI tools or platforms to support data-driven tasks.
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience managing changes in the Automotive industry.
Program/Project Management experience, including leading or participating in APQP as a Tier 1 supplier or with an automaker.
Proficiency with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949 change management requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree.
7+ years of Program/ Project Management in a manufacturing environment.
Automotive industry required.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing background (strongly preferred).
Experience managing supplier change requests.
Conducting IATF 16949 audits.
Hands-on problem solving and corrective action experience (e.g., 8D methodology).

Responsibilities

Ensure all changes follow defined change management processes and procedures.
Validate compliance with international standards, statutory/regulatory requirements, and customer-specific requirements.
Protect the organization from changes that could negatively impact business operations, customers, or compliance status.
Approve changes for progression to the next step of the process.
Reject changes identified as high-risk or detrimental to the company.
Request additional information when needed to confirm change validity.
Schedule special reviews for emergency changes.
Delay approval when critical stakeholders are not present or available.
Delay change processing based on resource availability, customer impact, or other priority considerations.
Provide training on the change management system to employees, leaders, and stakeholders.
Require attendance and active participation in change request review board meetings.
Ensure alignment and transparency across departments regarding approved and pending changes.