Organizational Change Management Consultant

Job Location: Winnipeg, MB

Role:

• Meeting with specific stakeholder groups and gathering information about the change climate
• Conducting assessments on the impact change has on specific programs
• Designing strategies for change management; coaching and workshop facilitation
• Identifying people and risk, working with the impacted leaders regarding implications for change
• Partnering with key resources such as HR and documentation team to manage change

Must haves:

• 5+ years experience leading change management initiatives
• PROSCI, ACMP, or some other type of change management certification a strong asset
• Need to be familiar working in a project environment and familiar with agile methodology
• Experience with change management in a large organization
• Demonstrated analysis and business acumen skills

Assets:

• Government or Crown Corporation experience an asset
• Experience with transformation change
• Experience on large agile IT projects

Other Skills:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• High emotional intelligence
• Strong relationship, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Facilitation and coaching skills

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As the Organizational Change Management Consultant, you will develop, implement and manage change management strategies to meet business and project objectives. You will work as an internal consultant focusing on the people side of change, managing business processes, job roles and organization structures.

Responsibilities:

• Apply a structured change management approach using Manitoba Public Insurance Change Management Methodology to lead assigned projects.
• Develop, manage and implement specific change management strategies, plans and schedules.
• Lead and facilitate the change process as outlined in the change management plan for the assigned change initiative.
• Facilitate stakeholder involvement in the development and implementation of all change initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of change practices and stay current with merging best performances in the relevant practices.

Education:

• Degree in business administration, education or social sciences.

Experience:

• Five years of experience leading change management initiatives using project management methodologies. This includes assessing training needs, customizing and delivering training and providing consulting services to management.

Special Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver content and feedback in a tactful manner.
• Strategic focus and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, recommend and implement change management solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Flexible approach to establishing plans based on emerging needs.
• Effective time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects involving various departments/divisions.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.