Organizational Change Manager
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our client's and/or the CGI Halifax office a minimum of 3 days per week - subject to change at any time.
Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in organizational change management? We are looking for a Organizational Change Manager who can plan, organize and lead organizational change management activities and focus on business readiness, executive alignment/commitment and communications as part of program and project delivery. In collaboration with the client, project team and other stakeholders, the OCM Consultant will assess, plan, implement and evaluate change initiatives. In addition, the OCM Consultant will build an understanding of the organization’s resources and capacity for change and develop the processes, tools and techniques required to effectively meet the change objectives.
We offer the opportunity to work with Canada’s largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting Company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and sense of commitment. CGI’s continuous growth is a testament to the confidence clients place in them and to the dedication of their professionals. At CGI, all employees are called members because they feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. Members at CGI are building their own company – in 100+ offices worldwide. CGI has the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for clients – and for members; that’s why an astounding 90 percent of them are CGI shareholders.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- leading the development of change management strategies and plans to support complex IT programs and projects
- applying a structured change management approach and methodology to change caused by projects and change efforts
- developing actionable and targeted change management plans, including a communication plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, risk mitigation plan and resistance management plan
- working with leadership teams to integrate change management activities into the overall
- Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, business administration, communications, human resources or another related discipline; or the equivalent combination of education, business analysis or technical certifications or training, or work experience
- four to seven years of recent relevant work experience in training and/or changing organizational culture.
- advanced knowledge of organizational change principles, approaches and methodologies
- experience working in an IT environment
- strong coaching skills and ability to coach at all levels of the organization
- proven ability to develop effective presentations and present information clearly and concisely
- experience with strategic planning
- experience working in conjunction with communication teams to provide effective communications through a variety of methods
- familiarity with project management approaches and tools as well as phases of the project lifecycle
- Change Management Professional (CMP) Certification
- PROSCI Certification
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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Responsibilities
Lead change management strategies and activities for complex IT programs and projects, including assessing organizational readiness and capacity for change. Develop and coordinate targeted plans for communications, sponsorship, coaching, training, risk mitigation, and resistance management in collaboration with clients, project teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent education, training, certifications, or work experience, plus 4–7 years of relevant experience in training and/or organizational culture change. Candidates should have advanced change management knowledge, IT experience, strong coaching and presentation skills, strategic planning experience, communications-team collaboration experience, and familiarity with project management methods and project lifecycles; CMP or PROSCI certification is an asset.
Skills
- Organizational Change Management
- Change Management Strategy
- Business Readiness
- Executive Alignment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Communications
- Coaching
- Training
- Risk Mitigation
- Resistance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Presentation Development
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- IT Environment
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Technology
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Organizational Change Management
- Change Management Principles
- Change Management Methodology
- Business Readiness
- Executive Alignment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communications Plan
- Sponsor Roadmap
- Coaching Plan
- Training Plan
- Risk Mitigation
- Resistance Management
- Organizational Capacity for Change
- IT Programs
- Project Lifecycle
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Business Administration
- Human Resources
- PROSCI Certification