Change Management Lead

Company: Central Point Partners
Location: Columbus
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Title Change Management Lead Location Columbus, OH Type Contract 6 months local candidates Temporarily work remote until safe to return onsite The change management lead (CML) plays a key role in ensuring projects (change initiatives) meet objectives by increasing employee adoption and usage. This person will focus on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures. The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption while minimizing resistance to the change and disruption to business operations. The CML will work to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilization of and proficiency with the changes that impact employees. These improvements will increase benefit realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes. This person will have to work through many others in the organization to succeed and may act as a coach to help various stakeholders fulfill the role of change sponsor. The CML may also provide direct support and coaching to all levels of managers and supervisors as they help their direct reports through transitions. The CML will also support project teams in integrating change management activities into their project plans. Minimum Requirements Ten or more years of change management experience experience as change management lead on multiple large-scale organizational change efforts required. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, IT, Communications or related field OR Associate's Degree and two years of change management experience Required License(s)Certification(s) Change management certification or designation required. Advanced degree a plus (PROSCI, LeanSigma, or other) Additional Requirements A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent active listening skills Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal Flexible and adaptable able to work in ambiguous situations Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere Forward looking with a holistic approach Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics Problem solving and root cause identification skills Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle

Keywords: Central Point Partners, Columbus , Change Management Lead, Other , Columbus, Ohio