Change Management Consultant
Details
Req ID: Sedaa4521
Title: Expert Change Management Consultant
Location: Oakland, CA
Rate: 120k to 140k annually
6 month project with high possibility of extension
LOCAL IS PREFERRED The role is hybrid, 1 day per week at the OGO
EQUIPMENT: A client laptop will be provided. In case of delays, the selected hire may use a personal or vendor-provided to start the assignment. Any other equipment should be provided by the vendor.
WITH PRIOR Manager APPROVAL, may submit expense for reimbursements for planned offsite travels related expenses.
TOP THINGS:
Ability to be nimble and adaptable; Demonstrated experience adjusting quickly to changing priorities, stakeholders, or project conditions.Speed with sound judgment; Proven ability to move work forward efficiently while maintaining quality and alignment with business objectives.
Clear and effective communication. Strong capability to translate complex changes into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.
Provide consultation on change management approaches, plans, and practices. Assistance in implementing change management plans.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION:
Provide change management support for major initiatives to ensure that the workforce is prepared for technology, process, and organizational changes in accordance with our Enterprise Change Standard. Assess change management needs and design change management plans that support organizational readiness for change, both pre and post project deployment. In partnership with project managers and business sponsors, execute change management plans that include coordinated Learning, Communication and Engagement activities. May partner with Learning and Communications teams to implement plans. Drive the sustained adoption of change to maximize effectiveness and benefits of change initiatives. Work with project teams to incorporate change management activities into the overall project plan.
LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES:
Identify communication and training opportunities and approaches to facilitate understanding and to garner support for change. Review training and communication plans and deliverables to ensure they meet the needs of the project. May develop and implement communication plans on smaller projects.
RISK ASSESSMENT:
Anticipate people related risks and develop plans and actions to mitigate risks and address concerns.
ONGOING ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION:Evaluate and measure results and success of change management strategies, plans and actions and present findings. At project close, develop project sustainability plan and monitor effectiveness.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:Develop & maintain relationships with project stakeholders including management, union leadership and matrix or cross-functional teams to deliver desired impact and results.
OCM GOVERNANCE:Incorporate OCM Methodology into existing governance processes, participate in project evaluations and design strategies to assist project teams in meeting OCM requirements.
KNOWLEDGE:Completion of instructor-led change management training in a change methodology aligned with the ACMP Standard.
SCOPE: Leads change management strategy, approaches, plans, and tactics for high-impact change management initiatives involving cross-functional teams spanning multiple business groups.
8+ years change management experience on large scale change projects