Change Management Program Specialist

On behalf of our client in Surrey, Ignite Technical Resources is looking for Change Management Specialist with our client for a 6 months contract with extension opportunity.

Summary of Role:

Our client is looking for a Change Management Project Specialist to support the planning and execution of change management strategies and activities across multiple large-scale IM&T projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Delivery, the CMP Specialist will work with Project/Program Managers to incorporate change management activities into the overarching project plans, focusing on the people side of the key projects. Working as a collaborative and agile team member, the CMP Specialist will have the ability to multitask and stay organized.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with project teams to help lead the change management work stream, including:

Training:

Identifying end users and core functionality/uses of projects.

Evaluate the extent of change from the current business process.

Collaborate with the training team to generate training plans, and resources and assist with any training deliverables.

Communication:

Deliver ongoing communications with sponsorship, project team, subject matter experts, and end-users through the life of projects.

Solicit employee feedback via surveys, meetings, emails, etc.

Prepare change management strategies to maximize the efficiency of project teams.

Consult with members and identifying and managing anticipated resistance.

Manage relationships and provide feedback to the project team in order to monitor and assess the impact of change on employees.

Manage invested parties and executive sponsors' expectations.

Manage change management issues and escalate to senior management where necessary.

Create and manage change management documentation including, but not limited to, risk and readiness Assessments.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years of successfully executing change management as a Change Management Specialist or Practitioner or equivalent.

A recognized degree or certificate in Change Management.

Experience in creating change management plans, risk assessments, communication planning, tracking and management of change management progress, tracking issues, and managing training.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Deals comfortably with senior management and can present and converse with people in positions of authority.

Good judgment and the capacity to independently evaluate situations and identify the optimum course of action.

Results-oriented with strong people and time management skills, highly organized, motivated, and driven to succeed.

Experience building meaningful relationships with the team, other internal departments, and vendors.

Must have an adaptable change management style to overcome unexpected challenges during the project.

Must be able to manage conflicts amongst the team and maintain a harmonious work environment

Due to the volume of resumes, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

Ignite Technical Resources is a Vancouver-based Information Technology resourcing firm built around three principles: speed, efficiency, and quality. We provide highly trained and qualified technical consultants to your organization as a flexible workforce option.

Ignite. Wired for people.

About Ignite Technical:

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Vancouver BC, Ignite Technical Resources has been the preferred IT Staffing provider for many of Canada’s largest and well-known organizations for nearly 20 years. By specializing in Information Technology, we ensure that our processes are focused exclusively on providing qualified IT Professionals and our commitment to speed ensures your teams and projects are staffed quickly and efficiently. Our years of experience provide us with one of the most well-developed networks of candidates in the Canadian market. Come see why Ignite Technical is one of Canada’s premier providers of IT Professionals On-Demand. Ignite Technical Resources. Wired for People.

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