Temporary Change Management Specialist

Location: Panama City, FL and Miramar Beach, FL — travel required to Ascension Florida hospitals and facilities in those areas (up to 80%). No more than 1 day of remote work per week prior to go-live.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday–Friday
• Flexibility required closer to implementation for weekends and evenings
• Role ends December 2026

Pay

$38.46 – $39.42 per hour (no PTO or benefits provided)

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical liaison between system office strategy and local market execution, ensuring that Ministry-level decisions are effectively translated into market-specific actions
• Lead engagement efforts and conduct change impact assessments to address readiness needs and facilitate Ministry-driven changes
• Reinforce system office communication strategies to ensure clarity and awareness across all impacted groups
• Adapt system office training plans and materials to support the successful adoption of new systems and processes
• Provide hypercare and floor support during rollouts to guide end users and resolve issues promptly
• Facilitate coordination and bidirectional feedback between the system office, change leaders, and local teams to ensure consistent and timely deployment

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Qualifications

• 1+ years of change management experience, along with UKG Pro WFM scheduling, is strongly preferred
• Proven experience working with various leadership levels within a large, matrixed organization
• Strong communication skills and professional knowledge regarding training and implementations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more