Senior Communications and Change Management Specialist

This position is primarily remote, with periodic on-site presence required based on business needs.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

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. Role reports to the Senior Manager, IT Communications and Change Management.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• 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

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years of experience in communications, change management, or related discipline

Preferred Skills: (Optional)

• 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

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range : $ 88,425.00 - 147,375.00 USD Annual per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus : This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits : MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected] .

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