Change Management Specialist

Bayforce; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Change Management Specialist to support Third-Party Risk Management initiatives. This role involves designing and executing change management strategies to drive adoption and ensure business alignment. Candidates should have proven expertise in change management assessments and development processes. The position requires hybrid work with onsite presence as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with TPRM Advisory Committee leaders for alignment.
• Develop and implement change management plans for TPRM.
• Manage communication events and training programs.

Skills

Change Management Assessment

Building the case for change

Leader alignment and action planning

Stakeholder assessment and mapping

Designing change roadmaps

Change impact and readiness assessments

Communication and engagement planning

Training program design

Job description

Role Title: Change Management Specialist

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: Through December 2025 (with potential extension into 2026, subject to budget approval)

Location: Hybrid (onsite presence required)

Overview

We are seeking a Change Management Specialist to support Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) initiatives and process/tool enhancements across Procurement and related functions. This role will be responsible for designing and executing integrated change management strategies that drive adoption, build momentum, and ensure alignment across business leaders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Sponsorship & Alignment
• Partner with TPRM Advisory Committee leaders to reinforce benefits and guiding principles.
• Ensure executive sponsors and procurement partners remain aligned and informed on Internal Audit remediation activities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive change management plans that generate engagement and support for TPRM process and tool changes.
• Maintain an integrated TPRM communications calendar, coordinating with related Procurement & Supplier Management (PSC) functions.
• Manage communication events, training programs, and other change activities.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of a new external-facing TPRM SharePoint site.
• Cross-Functional Integration
• Collaborate with other teams supporting the launch of new systems to ensure consistent, aligned change management approaches.

Required Experience & Skills

A strong Change Management consultant with proven expertise in:

Change Management Assessment

• Building the case for change
• Leader alignment and action planning
• Stakeholder assessment and mapping
• Designing change roadmaps

Change Management Development

• Change impact and readiness assessments
• Communication and engagement planning
• Training program design (integrated with system launch teams)

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract