Change Management Specialist-Long-Term Contract (Government) PositionTitle: Change Management Specialist
Worksite Address: Washington, DC
Interviews: Webcam OnlyShort Description:Client seeks a Change Management Specialist for the PASS Modernization Project, replacing the current procurement system with a state-of-the-art cloud solution. This role drives adoption, communication, training, and minimal disruption.
Complete Description:The District Government’s PASS Modernization Project is replacing the existing on-premises procurement management system with a new state-of-the-art cloud solution. Client seeks a Change Management Specialist who will play a key role in the change management process. This role involves:
- Aligning changes with organizational goals
- Assessing the impact of new system processes
- Facilitating communication among stakeholder groups
- Scheduling training and providing support to ensure smooth adoption
- Emphasizing minimal disruption to existing work while maintaining the project schedule
Roles & Responsibilities
- Apply a structured methodology to support change management activities based on experience with change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Leverage change management processes and tools to assist in creating a plan and strategy that supports adoption of changes required by the project.
- Support the design, development, delivery, and management of key communications to project stakeholders.
- As directed by the client Change Manager, assess change impact by conducting impact analyses, evaluating change readiness, and identifying key stakeholder groups.
- Support training efforts by providing input, documenting requirements, scheduling sessions, and assisting with the design and delivery of training programs.
- Contribute to the creation of core change management plans, including stakeholder communication plans and training plans.
- Participate in organizational redesign efforts, including defining new roles and responsibilities and updating policies and procedures as needed.
- Coordinate change management initiatives with the client Change Manager, other team members, and the PMO.
- Track and report issues to the client Change Manager and, as directed, support entries in the project’s Risk, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) log.
- Use videoconferencing tools to conduct meetings, workshops, and communication briefings.
- May participate in or manage the creation of change-related communication videos.
- Organize and maintain documents in designated Microsoft Teams folders, ensuring all documentation is current and easily accessible to procurement staff.
- Develop clear, step-by-step job aids to support the implementation of new or revised processes.
Flexible work from home options available.