Change Management Consultant

HKA Enterprises Industrial Solutions•Charlotte, NC

18h•$63 - $73

About The Position

The Change Manager will be asked to facilitate change management delivery efforts across a portfolio of product teams. This includes developing change management policies, establishing workflows for change approval, and creating metrics to measure the success of implemented changes – with the goal of continuously improving the change management process.

Requirements

Processes in leading and implementing change management initiatives
Solid understanding of organizational development and change theory
Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills
Ability to effectively deal with stakeholders
Good analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex issues
Ability to operate changes on your own and as part of a group
Comprehensive knowledge of business management principles, procedures, and systems
A bachelor’s degree in human resources (HR), business administration, or a related field
Expertise in influencing others to support change
Organizing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Ensuring that changes are accomplished on time and within bud
Proficiency in interacting with stakeholders at various levels
Good analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex issues
Potential to work independently as well as with others
Understanding of risk mitigation tactics
Proficiency in communicating technical information to non-technical staff
Efficient leadership competencies to drive change
Knowledge of business management principles, procedures, and systems
Familiarity with change management software
Expertise in coordinating with cross-functional teams
Sharp eye for detail in assessing each change, anticipating conflicts, and strategically scheduling changes to avert business disruptions
Demonstrated ability to communicate a vision and obtain buy-in
Ability to adapt and changes as business needs change
Familiarity with agile change approaches
Comfort with ambiguity
Demonstrated strong leadership skills: negotiation, conflict management skills, influencing skills, ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback

Responsibilities

Strategic planning & assessment
Process management
Stakeholder coordination
Risk assessment
Audit trails for compliance
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Defines and develops change management approach for assigned projects/initiatives, both Waterfall and Agile environments and demonstrates added value of change management
Identifies groups and individuals impacted by an initiative and develops stakeholder assessments and supports sponsor roadmap development
Identifies training needs and develops content on projects or initiatives, including job aids, portal page content or user materials
Develops/implements change management plans on varied issues; can navigate the company to resolve issues/identify opportunities.
Manages follow up on elevated issues; briefs others in the organization.
Serves as change management representative in meetings with teams and management.