Change Management Consultant

Position : Program and Project Management - Change Management Consultant V

Duration: 6+ months with the possibility of extensions

Location : Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA

**PROSCI Change Management Certification: Required

Job Summary:

This role leads the development and execution of Change Management strategies and plans on large initiatives focusing on the people side of successful program/project execution and sustained benefits.

Job Accountabilities:

Leads the design and development of the Change Management program/project strategy.

Creates and manages detailed change management project plans based on the change strategy to drive adoption, sustain changes and realize ROI.

Establishes and leads initiative Change Management project/program team.

Develops and maintains the Change Management program /project plans, schedules, and metrics.

Tracks plan execution and provide status updates to Program Manager, PMO, and Sponsors/Advisory team as identified.

Identifies and manages people risks, issues, and decisions.

Performs Change Management assessments, including Stakeholder, Readiness, and Impact assessments . Analyzes the information.

Develops strategy as an input to communication and training activities.

Develops approaches to assess where people currently are in their understanding and support of the change.

Drives awareness, understanding and ownership of changes throughout the project lifecycle and successfully transfers sustainment ownership at project close.

Creates, develops, and facilitates change networks or other methods to share information, gather feedback, perform readiness checks, and support those impacted.

Provides guidance that supports the design and delivery of end-user training and communication.

Coaches and mentors others on CM practices or deliverables.

Consults with and influences project leadership and sponsors to develop and deliver results in alignment with change management strategy.

Job Qualifications:

* A four-year degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in business, organizational development, or related field.

* A minimum of six years proven Organizational Change Management experience. Extensive knowledge of the tools, methodology and modules used in leading and managing change.