Posted: 02/21/20252025-02-212025-04-19Employment Type:Fixed Term ContractIndustry:EducationJob Number: 8277
Job Description
Alquemy's client is seeking a Change Management Lead for a 2 year term/salaried position.
The Change Management Lead will oversee critical IT-enabled projects. And will primarily focus on critical technology projects driven by IT.
This role includes hands-on delivery of change strategy, change management plans, stakeholder assessments, community engagement strategy, risk response strategy, training development strategy, and the design and delivery of training programs.
Responsibilities:
Developing a comprehensive change strategy that integrates both business process and technology changes.
Leading change by collaborating with senior business stakeholders, including the Senior Project Manager or Service Owner.
Establishing a robust plan for change management, which includes building a trustful relationship and maintaining a strong two-way communication mechanism with IT delivery teams and business leads.
Engaging vendor stakeholders from the RFP stage to negotiate change deliverables, ensuring the maximization of vendor investment, particularly in training and business process mapping.
Coordinating closely with internal and external communication teams to draft and edit materials supporting initiatives
Plans and develops strategy, tactics and communications related to areas of academic/business transformation across the university.
Develops training strategy & training plan:
Strategically assess user readiness, proactively identifying and managing risks related to engagement and readiness, and implementing strategic interventions as necessary.
Strategize and execute community engagement plans to ensure deep stakeholder involvement and high visibility in the solution design process,
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of eight years of related change management experience including at least two years of managerial experience.
In-depth knowledge of both technology solutions and business operations.
Hands-on working knowledge of the various Cloud platforms, OS systems, and device level hardware variations.
Experience in managing change in complex environments and juggling multiple projects.
Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.
Extensive experience in change management and strategic communications, demonstrating a proven ability to lead large-scale organizational transformations.
Deep understanding of the psychological and operational aspects of how individuals and organizations experience change.
Familiarity with structured change management methodologies, such as Prosci or an equivalent framework, is highly beneficial.
This is a hybrid role with 1 day/week required on site in Vancouver. Our client offers a very competitive compensation package including benefits. Apply today to learn more!
