Senior Change ManagerReference: NCM001581-TS-16 Month contract role at a top-rated company within the financial services sector requires the services of a skilled Senior Change Manager with relevant certification.Purpose of the RoleApply a structured methodology and lead change management activities.Leverage a change management methodology, process, and tools to create a strategy to support the adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative.Support communication efforts.Enable the design, development, delivery, and management of key communications.Assess the change impact.Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.Support training efforts.Provide input, document requirements, and support the design and delivery of training programs.Duties & ResponsibilitiesComplete change management assessments.Identify, analyze and prepare risk mitigation tactics.Identify and manage anticipated and persistent resistance.Consult and coach project teams.Create actionable deliverables for the core change management plans: Sponsor Plan, People Manager Plan, Communications Plan, and Training Plan.Create actionable deliverables for any required "Extend" plans, such as the Resistance Management Plan.Support and engage senior leaders.Coach people managers and supervisors.Coordinate efforts with other specialists.Integrate change management activities into the project plan.Evaluate and ensure user readiness.Manage stakeholders.Track and report issues.Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.RequirementsEducation and ExperienceGrade 12.PROSCI/ADKAR change management certification or designation desired.Knowledge and SkillsProven track record in facilitating multiple, technical programme/project streams, simultaneously, with various inter-dependencies.Ability to adapt methodologies wherever the programme/project may be in its life-cycle.Skills to adapt to, understand and respect the company's culture and foster an environment which allows for collaborative team effort between the various stakeholders of the programme/project.Proactive in mitigating risks and providing solutions by communicating through the correct project channels.In the event of uncertainty, consult with the Programme/Project Manager before engaging with stakeholders outside the immediate project.Strategic and Functional CompetenciesSolid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.Experience with and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.Excellent active listening skills.Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.Forward looking with a holistic approach.Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.Problem solving and root-cause identification skills.Able to work effectively at all levels of an organization.Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts.Package & RemunerationR 650 - R 750 - HourlyContact me at the details listed below.Thank you,Theresa SteenkampKey Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutionststeenkamp at networkcontracting co za
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