Akkodis is looking for an experienced Change Management Lead for a contract-to-hire role in Wilmington DE. In this role you will spearhead successful execution of pivotal projects focused on orchestrating the human aspects of change related to significant enterprise-wide strategic technology investments.
We are seeking local candidates only as you will need to work out of our client’s Wilmington DE, Wayne or Philadelphia locations.
Pay Range: $65 to $70 per hour W2 based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Responsibilities include:
- Playing a crucial role in guiding the transition from the current state to the future state, emphasizing enhanced associate and customer engagement to realize sustained business outcomes.
- Applying a structured methodology and leading change management activities for large multi-departmental initiatives, balanced with change maturity level.
- Driving the establishment of a scalable change management practice across project initiatives, developing toolkits for consistent implementation.
- Collaborating with project staff and vendors at all levels to integrate change management into project plans, aligning on logistical support, planned releases, and operational readiness.
- Providing balanced recommendations to facilitate key decisions, that would enable desired business outcomes.
- Developing, executing and maintaining records for project change management including but not limited to: Conducting user impact assessments, feedback surveys, focus groups and facilitating retrospectives; Establishing adoption metrics and other goals to allow measurement of change success; Identifying potential risks and resistance to change, devising strategies to address and mitigate them; Designing and developing collateral, such as communications, presentations, talking points, FAQs, SharePoint pages, etc.; and Communicating change updates clearly and as needed, through various channels.
- Facilitating dialogue and change activities with Sponsors, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders that identify and help address obstacles, thereby ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and applications.
- Supporting the design, development, delivery, and management of relevant training and communications for assigned projects and programs.
- Serving as a consultant/resource to business partners and stakeholders at all levels, promoting awareness of change management best practices aligned to overall company strategy and market conditions.
- Serving as a communications lead for the team and the Delivery Transformation Program.
Required skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
- 10+ years of overall experience with 5+ years of relevant experience leading change management efforts and/or navigating complex corporate projects.
- Experience in financial services domain.
- Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience leading and influencing others without direct authority, and proactively identifying and managing risks related to change resistance.
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects through advanced project management skills.
- Ability to convey complex situations of all levels and secure buy in and support from sponsors.
- Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci) is a plus.
If you are interested in this Change Management Lead job at Wilmington, DE (also Wayne of Philadelphia PA)then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dennis Homick at (732)-52392-2019 or dennis.homick@akkodisgroup.com.
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.
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