Senior Change Manager

On behalf of our client, Affinity is looking for a Senior Change Manager to drive impactful organizational transformations by leading innovative change management strategies for high-profile IT and business process initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the change management deliverables for assigned project work areas.

• Develops and delivers work plans outlining the required activities associated with each Change Management deliverable (e.g., Stakeholder Management, Change Impact Assessment, Organizational Change Action Planning).

• Manages logistics associated with change management work plans, including communications, scheduling of meetings, and materials preparation.

• Provides oversight, sets expectations, and directs Change Specialists on assigned work related to individual change management work plans (e.g., Organizational Change Action Plans, Change Impact Analysis, Stakeholder Management).

• Reports weekly on work plan status to the Change Management Lead and/or Communications Lead as applicable.

• Collaborates and partners with the broader change, communications, and training team members.

• Identifies, documents, and escalates risks, issues, actions, and decisions related to Change Management scope, delivery, and overall business readiness.

• Supports continuous learning and process improvement for the Change Management stream.

• Participates in the development and delivery of change management knowledge transfer plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience helping organizations plan, implement, and deliver people and change initiatives, with expertise in People & Business Process change and IT implementation.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and implementing change management deliverables.

• Familiarity with Change Management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI or similar).

• Strong facilitation skills (one-on-one and in small/large groups).

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and team members.

• Adaptable and flexible in changing environments, with the ability to adjust style and approach to meet client or organizational needs.

• Critical thinker with the ability to work through problems effectively to find solutions.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and execute deliverables.

• Prior Organizational Change Management experience in an ERP or technical implementation project context.

• Experience in a lead change management or communications role within the public sector.

• Change Management experience leading people through a large SAP S/4 HANA ERP implementation.

Desired qualifications:

• Prior Organizational Change Management experience in an ERP, or technical implementation project context.

• Prior experience, in a lead change management or communications role, within the public sector. Preferably experience with the Province of NS, NS Health/IWK and/or NS Education Sector.

• Prior Change Management experience leading people through a large SAP S/4 HANA ERP implementation

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long-term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 11410