Organizational Change Readiness Specialist

Lancesoft; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Fredericton, NB Canada seeks an Organizational Change Readiness Specialist for a 12-month engagement. You will partner with project managers to assess impacts, develop and implement a comprehensive Change Management Plan including stakeholder engagement, communications and training.

The role requires PROSCI or equivalent, and at least five years leading technology adoption/change initiatives. You will create change artefacts, ensure readiness, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Certificate in change management or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years leading change efforts for technology adoption and digital projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with project manager to understand change impacts and build a Change Management Plan.
• Develop change artefacts and ensure effectiveness of the OCR solution among stakeholders.
• Coordinate with corporate marketing/communications for external messaging.
• Execute the change management plan during the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communications planning

Training program design

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

PROSCI certification

Job description

Job Details

Position: Organizational Change Readiness Specialist Location: Fredericton, NB Canada Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $59.00 CAD/hr. On T4

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with project manager, consult with business to understand impacts of project change and develop a project Change Management Plan inclusive of (Stakeholder Engagement, Communications and Training) to enhance adoption and business readiness to receive project outcomes.
• Develop Change Artefacts and take accountability for the effectiveness of the OCR solution, as recognized through project stakeholders'readiness/acceptance of the project changes.
• Liaison with Company corporate marketing and communications to ensure external communications are planned and executed.
• Execute change management plan during the project.
• Participate in project lessons learned and other continuous improvement activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Professional certification in change management discipline, such as PROSCI or equivalent.
• Understanding of project management approaches and phases.

Education and Experience Preferences

• A minimum of five (5) + years of demonstrated experience leading the planning and execution of change efforts for technology adoption and digital transformation projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Public Relations / Marketing / Communications, Organizational Behaviour, Business, Liberal Arts, Human Relations, or equivalent.

Preferences

• Experience in stakeholder assessment and engagement.
• Experience developing and implementing effective communications strategies to support large, complex projects.
• Experience designing, developing, and executing training activities for initiatives, including determining the structure, content, and desired learning outcomes.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset, and a desire to contribute actively to team capabilities and culture.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills, and ability to influence and guide others towards a common vision or goal.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills and be able to deal effectively with all levels inside the organization.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations and changing environments, and take on new challenges.
• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.