Change Management Lead

Ventura Smiths; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Change Management Lead to drive transformation initiatives for a client in the mining sector. This role involves conducting change impact assessments, developing comprehensive change management strategies, and collaborating with executive leadership to refresh the company's culture and values. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in change management within consulting environments and will be part of a dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence significant business transformations while working closely with key stakeholders in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in leading Change Management for strategic projects.
• Experience in consulting and professional service environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Change Impact Assessments across strategic initiatives.
• Develop Change Management, Communication and Training plans.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Analysis

Communication Skills

Training Plan Development

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Job description

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Management Consulting Professional | Workforce & Organisation Enablement Specialist

One of our clients is a Manufacturer who supplies equipment and machinery to mining industry clients (local and global). Ventura Smiths is supporting the client on multiple Business and Digital Transformation initiatives, including:

1. Standardising processes
2. Implementing new technology
3. Culture and values refresh

We are seeking an experienced Change Management Lead to join our project and team.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct Change Impact Assessments across strategic initiatives
2. Perform a Stakeholder Analysis
3. Develop Change Management, Communication and Training plans
4. Setup a Change Management Centre of Excellence to support the Transformation Project Management Office to mitigate change impacts across all projects
5. Work with the Clients Executive Leadership team to define and cascade the refreshed culture, values and vision

Note: You will be part of a larger consulting team and reporting directly into both the Client executive team, plus the PMO. The client is located in the North West Province (Potchefstroom).

We are seeking a consultant located in the greater Johannesburg area, and willing to be located at the client up to 3 days per week.

Experience:

1. At least 6 years experience delivering and leading Change Management in support of strategic projects
2. Relevant tertiary qualification
3. Experience in consulting and professional service environments will be advantageous

Contract:

6 Months (with renewal option). Immediate start

Location:

Johannesburg (with expectation to be in Potchefstroom 3 days per week).

Rate:

Senior (in line with experience)

Please send CV's to:

• Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services