Temporary UKG Change Management Specialist

Ascension•Chicago, IL

11d•$38 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary role for a Change Management Specialist focused on UKG implementation. The specialist will serve as a liaison between system office strategy and local market execution, ensuring Ministry-level decisions are translated into market-specific actions. The role involves leading engagement efforts, conducting change impact assessments, reinforcing communication strategies, adapting training plans, providing hypercare and floor support during rollouts, and facilitating coordination between the system office, change leaders, and local teams. The position requires flexibility, especially closer to implementation dates, and ends in December 2026. Travel to Ascension Illinois hospitals and facilities will be required (up to 75%), with potential for some remote work prior to go-live.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Proven experience working with various leadership levels within a large, matrixed organization.
Strong communication skills and professional knowledge regarding training and implementations.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of change management experience, along with UKG Pro WFM scheduling, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a critical liaison between system office strategy and local market execution, ensuring that Ministry-level decisions are effectively translated into market-specific actions.
Lead engagement efforts and conduct change impact assessments to address readiness needs and facilitate Ministry-driven changes.
Reinforce system office communication strategies to ensure clarity and awareness across all impacted groups.
Adapt system office training plans and materials to support the successful adoption of new systems and processes.
Provide hypercare and floor support during rollouts to guide end users and resolve issues promptly.
Facilitate coordination and bidirectional feedback between the system office, change leaders, and local teams to ensure consistent and timely deployment.