Change Management Specialist required to lead and manage the people-related aspects of change (readiness assessment, stakeholder engagement, communicatio

Our GTA based, Municipal Government client requires the services of a Change Management (Organizational) Specialist (OCM) to lead and manage the people-related aspects of change (readiness assessment, stakeholder engagement, communication/training coordination and implementation) for their IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) implementation project (which replaces two existing legacy work management systems).

This role will be critical in facilitating the shift for a division comprising of approximately 800 users across a diverse range of operational and administrative functions. The OCM Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive change management strategies aimed at promoting successful adoption of the new system, minimizing resistance, and maximizing stakeholder engagement. They are expected to have knowledge of current change management methodologies, principles, practices, processes, tools and templates

MUST HAVE:

Post-secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function (i.e. change management, strategic management, organization

development) or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

A minimum of six years in the practical application of change management methods and strategy, including complexity, culture, risk, readiness and other

assessments, stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement, change communication planning, and training strategy development

Experience developing clear, compelling communication/training materials (e.g., plans, decks, newsletters, FAQs, etc) for diverse audiences, including executive-level communications

Experience presenting complex ideas clearly and persuasively in workshops, briefings, and training sessions

Considerable experience working at a strategic level, liaising with stakeholders to identify potential change impacts and ensure change plans are in place

Formal change management accreditation such as being Prosci certified