Change Management Strategist

emergiTEL is hiring Change Management Strategist for a financial client Job Type - Contract - 12 months with possible extension Location: - Calgary, AB - 100% remote position Payrate - $82 - $95 p/hr.

Job Description

Core Accountabilities: - Change Strategy Execution: Architect and execute comprehensive change strategies encompassing both client engagement and internal team member readiness. - Risk, Impact & Readiness Assessment: Evaluate change complexity, identify impacted stakeholders, mitigate risks, and advise on readiness metrics to ensure successful go-lives. - Cross-Functional Consultation: Partner with a diverse array of enterprise experts and leadership to navigate personnel dynamics, identify client needs, and formulate tailored recommendations. - Organizational Alignment: Clearly articulate overarching business goals and the case for change. - Sponsorship Enablement: Equip stakeholders with the strategies and tools necessary to execute their sponsorship plans effectively. - Transition & Sustainment Planning: Develop robust transition-to-business-ownership plans with key stakeholders, supporting the sustainment of changes to help realize business results. - Technical Proficiency: Master necessary change tools and technologies, leveraging ATB’s Change Practice framework and templates for consistent delivery. - Continuous Growth & Learning: Drive a culture of development by actively sharing insights, embracing iterative learning, and engaging in constructive feedback. Accreditation: - Bachelor's degree in Management, Communications, Learning, Organizational Behavior, or a related field preferred. - At least one certification in an industry-standard change methodology (e.g., CCMP, Prosci) is preferred. Top Skills: - Core Technical Skills: - Enterprise Strategy & Alignment: Ability to see the big picture, connecting project goals to the overarching enterprise vision while utilizing the agility to adapt methodologies to evolving business requirements. - Technical Translation: Expert at assessing and articulating the human impact of complex Enterprise-wide implementations. - Client Obsession: A fundamental commitment to prioritizing the client experience in all strategic initiatives. - Data-Driven Problem Solving: Able to analyze data, discern core objectives, and develop novel solutions for unprecedented organizational challenges. - Interpersonal and Leadership Skills: - 360-Degree Influence & Executive Presence: Ability to interpret data, navigate personnel dynamics, and secure buy-in across all organizational levels, effectively directing cross-functional teams toward a unified plan. - Strategic Storytelling & Communication: Exceptional capability to articulate a compelling vision, tailoring style and language to diverse audiences to foster a deep connection to project success. - Facilitation & Conflict Resolution: Advanced skills in guiding complex discussions, actively listening to behavioral cues, and unifying competing interests to forge cohesive strategies. - Feedback Receptivity: Effectiveness in navigating difficult conversations and utilizing feedback to achieve optimal outcomes. - Use of Artificial Intelligence: - No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. Equal Opportunity emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.