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Job title : Change Management Specialist (12 Months Contract) O Band
Job Location : Gauteng, Cape Town
Deadline : November 02, 2024
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Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required, majors include: Business Administration (BA), Finance, Project Management, Organizational Psychology
- Master’s Degree is advantageous
- Certifications: Change Management Certifications:
- Prosci Change Management Certification
- ACMP Change Management Professional (CMP) Certification
- Minimum of 8 years in Transformation and Change Management Consulting, multi-project management with a strong track record of successful implementations.
- Prior experience in change management
- Knowledge of change management methodologies
- Understanding of financial processes
- Prior experience in Finance
- Project Management Experience
- Advanced computer literacy proficiency
- Valid Code 8 driver’s license
Primary Duties
- Guiding Successful Transitions: Develop and implement comprehensive change management plans to ensure a smooth and successful shift towards new processes, technologies, or structures.
- Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to guarantee clear communication and alignment with change initiatives. This fosters a collaborative environment and minimizes resistance.
- Education & Training: Facilitate workshops and training sessions to equip employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively adopt and utilize the changes.
- Communication Champion: Develop and distribute communication materials to keep employees informed and engaged throughout the change process. This transparency addresses concerns and builds trust.
- Progress Monitoring & Evaluation: Closely monitor and assess the progress of change initiatives. Identify any roadblocks or resistance that may arise and take appropriate actions to address them.
- Impact Analysis & Optimization: Analyze the impact of the changes on the organization. Recommend adjustments to optimize the adoption and effectiveness of the new processes for maximum benefit.
- Change Needs Assessment: Partner with leadership to assess the need for change, analyzing business goals, industry trends, and internal metrics. Identify opportunities for improvement and areas where change management can provide strategic value.
- Strategic Planning & Alignment: Develop data-driven change management plans that align with the organization’s overall strategic objectives. This ensures change initiatives directly contribute to achieving long-term goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Proactively identify and engage key stakeholders across all levels and departments. Understand their needs and concerns, and tailor communication and engagement strategies to secure their buy-in and support for the change initiative.
- Risk Management: Conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential challenges and roadblocks associated with the change. Develop mitigation strategies to proactively address them and minimize disruption.
Knowledge
- Change Management Principles & Methodologies:
- A strong understanding of core change management principles, including:
- Identifying the need for change and building a compelling case for change.
- Stakeholder identification, engagement, and communication strategies.
- Managing resistance to change.
- Implementing change in a structured and phased approach.
- Measuring the success of change initiatives.
- Familiarity with established change management methodologies, such as:
- Prosci ADKAR Model
- Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model
- Financial Knowledge:
- Understanding financial processes, regulations, and terminology is a significant asset. This allows you to:
- Effectively communicate with finance professionals.
- Better assess the impact of change initiatives on the FBU.
- Tailor change management strategies to the specific needs of the finance function.
- Project Management:
- Understanding of project management principles, including:
- Project planning, scope definition, and resource allocation.
- Risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Project monitoring and evaluation.
- Business Acumen:
- General knowledge of business operations and how different departments work together.
- Understanding of organizational structures and hierarchies.
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