Change Management Specialist

Temporary Job Request Number: CWP - 1487 - Change Management Specialist

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Change Management Specialist
NYPA Business Unit Utility Operations HQ
Experience Level 2 (5-10 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Staff Augmentation
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 08/03/2026
Due Date 08/18/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or holidays. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

• Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider.
• Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time.
• NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days.
• If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked.
• Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain:

• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Visa work authorization, if applicable
• For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
• NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
• For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

New York Power Authority is looking for a strategic, organized, and experienced Change Management Specialist to support a portfolio of change work related to our Environmental Health and Safety Function (EH&S). The selected candidate will collaborate with a core project team and provide project and change management services in support of the transformation of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Change Management Specialist to support a portfolio of change work related to our EH&S function. Create and execute custom strategies, plans and related documentation on a portfolio of changes.

• Design and deliver supporting change management plans, communications, and materials to ensure successful implementation.
• Conduct change impact & benefit assessments, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and more.
• Partner with Project Managers and teams to ensure milestones are incorporated into project timelines.
• Report progress, interdependencies, and flag any Change related issues and risks, across multiple projects.
• Assess training needs, develop training strategies, and assist in training development, design, and delivery with Training team members.
• Communicate frequently and build relationships with employees across all functions & levels.
• Provide other change support as needed.

Skills

• Experience managing multiple large, complex change management workstreams and multiple projects.
• Ability to partner with senior leadership and senior stakeholders to understand change needs, requirements, risks, and coach through change.
• Comfortable quickly grasping change needs on large complex projects and topic areas, including organizational processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Skilled in developing and applying change management measures and related analytic skills.
• Skilled change workstream lead, and creative coach to help project team members understand change management requirements and solutions.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; as well as SharePoint and Teams

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Organizational Psychology/Leadership, Project Management, Communications or similar; graduate work a plus.