Change Management Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce’s Farmington, CT based client is looking for a Change Management Specialist on contract basis Summary: The purpose of this role is to improve the success of integration activities, through an in-depth focus around people (all stakeholders) and the communications/change required to deliver the new organization.

The focus of the role is to be both an advisory resource and hands-on member of the Change Management team and work with the Integration Office, especially across the Talent, Change Management, Go-to-Market, and Internal Communications work streams.

The Change Management Specialist is primarily responsible for understanding impacts, communicating changes, owning, driving and being a central point of contact for supporting project teams.

Expectations of the role will be to: Assess culture and understand requirements to effectively plan, launch and integrate workforce teams, and then monitor progress compared to benchmarks Help leaders/teams have the foundation to be successful in a new organization, through change management strategies and tactics Support the development of an appropriate Operating Model and Integration Plan, through a comprehensive understanding of anticipated challenges for legacy and transitioned teams Develop and execute a 360 communications plan that drives connections for transitioned leaders, employees, teams, clients and all stakeholders Help the sponsor drive engagement, communications/connections across the functions Deliver continuity of change management and communications support to fully execute the plan Utilize consistent best practices, with continual refinements based on recent integrations Work as a core member of the Change Management team and as a planning/tactical resource for work stream activities related to Change Management/Communications Job Requirements: REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree optional Prosci Change Practitioner certified preferred 5 years of experience as a change management lead driving end-to-end change on large scale IT projects Familiarity with PMIs PMBOK methodology and/or managing programs Preferred: Proficient with Microsoft Suite Experience with SharePoint Experience using ADKAR methodology to drive awareness and communication campaigns, developing engagement activities, and mapping adoption metrics Experience with screen capture software, image manipulation, and video editing applications like SnagIt, Camtasia, GoAnimate, and more Experience with eLearning software applications like Captivate, Adobe Technical Suite, Articulate, Presenter, and more Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.