Change Manager

SUMMARY:
Change Manager

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Change Manager

Location:

Gauteng, Johannesburg Metro, Sandton

Job Type:

12 month contract, expected to work full-time hours

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans
• Lead and support the execution of change initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful change implementation
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
• Provide guidance and support to employees during periods of change
• Evaluate the effectiveness of change management processes

Required Qualifications:

• A suitable B-degree with Behavioural Sciences as main subject (e.g. Industrial Psychology)
• Proven experience in change management roles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Experience:

• 5-10 years of proven performance in a similar Change Management role
• Experience in leading change in systems implementation projects will be essential
• Experience in leading and managing internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of change management principles and methodologies
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Organisational Psychology or related field
• Change management certification
• Experience working in the HR industry

Scope of work:

• Development of the business case for change
• Identify all impacted stakeholders and map the change impact
• Conduct sponsorship alignment and develop a sponsor roadmap
• Conduct communication needs assessment and assess existing communications channels
• Conduct training needs assessment and coordinate the development of a training plan (methodology, approach, content development, and delivery)
• Schedule and conduct all Communication sessions with general stakeholders as well as Leadership
• Provide governance to the team regarding Change Management and Communication best practices
• Develop adoption and reinforcement plans
• Provide status updates to the Core Project Team and Project Leadership
• Participate in the Kick-off meeting, detailed planning workshops and Steering Committees
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure all change management activities are integrated with the overall project plan