Change Management Strategist - Remote - Edmonton

Randstad Canada; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement with top financial | in—Al

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Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Change Management Specialist for a 12-month contract with a remote setup for a large Alberta-based financial client. The role focuses on architecting change strategies, assessing readiness, and guiding sponsorship across enterprise programs.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and a certification in CCMP or Prosci. Strong stakeholder engagement and data-driven problem solving are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Communications, Learning, Organizational Behavior, or a related field preferred.
• Certification in an industry-standard change methodology (e.g., CCMP, Prosci) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Change Strategy Execution: Architect and execute comprehensive change strategies for client engagement and readiness.
• Risk, Impact & Readiness Assessment: Evaluate change complexity, identify stakeholders, mitigate risks, and advise on readiness metrics.
• Cross-Functional Consultation: Partner with enterprise experts and leadership to navigate personnel dynamics and formulate recommendations.
• Organizational Alignment: Articulate business goals and the case for change.
• Sponsorship Enablement: Equip stakeholders with strategies and tools to execute sponsorship plans.
• Problem Solving: Resolve complex challenges using data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Transition & Sustainment Planning: Develop transition-to-business-ownership plans with stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Master change tools and templates for consistent delivery.
• Continuous Growth & Learning: Promote a culture of learning and constructive feedback.

Skills

Change strategy execution

Risk, impact & readiness assessment

Cross-functional consultation

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Communications, Learning, Organizational Behavior

Job description

Are you a Change Management Strategist who is an expert at assessing and articulating the human impact of complex Enterprise-wide implementations? Our large Alberta-based financial client is seeking a Change Management Specialist for a 12 month contract.

Client: Financial Services

Duration: 12 months with a possibility for an extension

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $79-95/hr INC

Advantages

• Advance your career by working with a top financial institution in Alberta.

Responsibilities

Core Accountabilities:

• Change Strategy Execution: Architect and execute comprehensive change strategies encompassing both client engagement and internal team member readiness.
• Risk, Impact & Readiness Assessment: Evaluate change complexity, identify impacted stakeholders, mitigate risks, and advise on readiness metrics to ensure successful go-lives.
• Cross-Functional Consultation: Partner with a diverse array of enterprise experts and leadership to navigate personnel dynamics, identify client needs, and formulate tailored recommendations.
• Organizational Alignment: Clearly articulate overarching business goals and the case for change.
• Sponsorship Enablement: Equip stakeholders with the strategies and tools necessary to execute their sponsorship plans effectively.
• Problem Solving: Resolve complex challenges using data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Transition & Sustainment Planning: Develop robust transition-to-business-ownership plans with key stakeholders, supporting the sustainment of changes to help realize business results.
• Technical Proficiency: Master necessary change tools and technologies, leveraging Change Practice framework and templates for consistent delivery.
• Continuous Growth & Learning: Drive a culture of development by actively sharing insights, embracing iterative learning, and engaging in constructive feedback

Qualifications

Accreditation:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Communications, Learning, Organizational Behavior, or a related field preferred.

At least one certification in an industry-standard change methodology (e.g., CCMP, Prosci) is preferred.

Top Skills: Core Technical Skills:

• Enterprise Strategy & Alignment: Ability to see the big picture, connecting project goals to the overarching enterprise vision while utilizing the agility to adapt methodologies to evolving business requirements.
• Technical Translation: Expert at assessing and articulating the human impact of complex Enterprise-wide implementations.
• Client Obsession: A fundamental commitment to prioritizing the client experience in all strategic initiatives.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving: Able to analyze data, discern core objectives, and develop novel solutions for unprecedented organizational challenges.

Summary

If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity that allows you to make a significant impact and grow your career, and become an integral part of our client's mission to deliver excellence.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.