Senior Communications and Change Management Specialist

MKS Instruments • Andover, MA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is primarily remote, with periodic on-site presence required based on business needs. As a Senior Communications and Change Management Specialist at MKS, Inc, you lead communication and change execution for enterprise Information Technology initiatives. Scope includes ERP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital experience, and manufacturing support programs. You partner directly with IT leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure change is planned, adopted, and sustained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in communications, change management, or related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office for enterprise communications functions
• Working knowledge of PROSCI Change Management methodology
• Understanding of project management best practices, including planning, impact analysis, and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Conducting impact assessments and stakeholder analyses for complex IT programs
• Developing integrated change management and communication plans tied to program delivery
• Producing executive‑ready materials including briefings, town halls, leadership cascades, and organizational announcements
• Partnering with program managers to embed change and communication activities into schedules and milestones
• Mentoring junior specialists and providing quality assurance on change and communication deliverables
• Supporting and enabling change agent and communications champion networks

Benefits

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior