SX7049-Organizational Change Manager

BQ INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Formal training in Change Management with Prosci/ADKAR Certification is an asset for this role, as well as past experience in delivering organizational change management content to support the delivery of Organizational Change Management (OCM) projects on an enterprise-wide scale. Proposals are to provide examples of OCM experience including a detailed discussion of their roles, responsibilities, and deliverables on the initiative. Proposals should also provide specific and qualitative verbiage of other areas where resource expertise can add value to this initiative and make our project as successful as possible.

The Organizational Change Manager Resource is expected to use their experience and expertise to support the organizational change management efforts on the assigned project(s) through creation and delivery of organizational change management deliverables in alignment with the Prosci/ADKAR methodology and best practices. This role focuses on the creation of organizational change management work products and deliverables for distribution to the project team, project manager, and/or business lead, and relates to the creation of work products for proofing by the project team, project manager, and/or business lead and deployment through the sponsor assigned to the project(s). The Organizational Change Manager will functionally report to the Project Manager for the project.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare for change by collaborating with the project team, including the Project Manager and/or Business Lead, to understand the project and assess the magnitude of change from the current state to post-implementation.
2. Maintain project documentation related to the organizational change management activities as per SaskEnergy project standards and guidance.
3. Adhere to Prosci/ADKAR methodology and the standards set out by Change and Business Solutions to deliver OCM for the project(s) and/or initiative(s).
4. Facilitate discussions for the purpose of gathering and understanding the stakeholders and impacts of the change.
5. Identify a set of actionable and targeted OCM activities and efforts to be included in the overall project plan.
6. Develop the required organizational change management deliverables including, but not limited to, the Change Management strategy, Change Management Plan, communication plan, sponsor engagement and reports, training plan, reinforcement plan, and resistance management plan.
7. Conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, identify risks, issues, and anticipated points of resistance and make recommendations as necessary.
8. Work independently and collaboratively with team members as required.
9. Experience leading Change Management on IT projects.
10. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement or Agile methodology and Project Management for IT projects.
11. Experience in knowledge sharing to ensure progressive realization of improvements within the change management standards.
12. Possess excellent written, oral, and listening communication skills, adapting to audiences ranging from end users to C-Level management.

The key skills and knowledge areas required for the Senior Resource are outlined in attached Appendix C – Supplementary Specifications. North American job experience is considered an asset for this proposal. Proponents are encouraged to provide specific and qualitative verbiage of other areas where their expertise can add value to our teams and make our projects as successful as possible.

The preference for start date is as soon as possible. The initial term for this role(s) will conclude March 31, 2025, after which SaskEnergy will evaluate its ongoing requirements and potentially extend the term for this resource in accordance with the terms and conditions of the proponent’s Technology Master Service Agreement (TMSA).

The resource(s) will be required to work and be located on site at SaskEnergy Head Office in Regina, SK (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) and the proposed hourly rate shall be inclusive of all travel and living costs (PST and GST are extra). Hybrid or remote work arrangements will not be considered for this position.

Contract Duration

The Contract(s) will be effective for an initial term commencing on the date of award and ending on March 31, 2025. The Contract(s) will automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms, a maximum of four (4) times.