11 Jan
AMA - Alberta Motor Association
Edmonton
Change Management Specialist - Workday Finance
Apply locations CA-AB-Edmonton-South time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR100656
YOU ASK ALL THE right QUESTIONS TO ENSURE PEOPLE ARE ready FOR CHANGE
Posted: 2024-11-20
Closing: When Filled
Location: Edmonton South
** NOTE: This is a 14-16-month contract**
We are looking for a Change Specialist who will provide strategic change management expertise in support of our Workday Finance implementation through development and implementation of a change engagement and readiness plan. A key aspect of this role is to provide change management and technology adoption expertise and leadership to support the people side of change.
You will work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop, manage and execute change management plans.
WHAT MOVES YOU
- You’re an excellent communicator, a natural at explaining concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand, but you’re an even better listener.
- You have strong interpersonal skills with a clear, positive people focus.
- You are a self-starter and motivated to succeed but enjoy working and collaborating with different teams and people.
- You’re a resourceful and creative problem solver, never losing sight of the "why" behind the "what".
- Being solution-driven with the ability to demonstrate empathy, creativity, and rational thinking.
- You juggle multiple tasks effortlessly and you always somehow manage to stay ahead of things.
- You're detail oriented, and the type of person who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done.
- You have a demonstrated ability in planning, scheduling, and executing.
- You’ve got a solid grounding in service delivery, project management, journey mapping, lean principles and organizational structure.
- Integrity and a strong work ethic? You’ve got ‘em in spades!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Report to the Workday Finance Project Manager.
- Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) in planning, developing, executing, and monitoring change initiatives and plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead change management activities in the implementation of the Workday Finance ERP system.
- Leverage the organizational change management strategy, and best practices are adopted and leveraged within the project.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and support our leaders in their role as change champions.
- Engage, guide, mentor, and coach key stakeholders (e.g. executive sponsors, change champions) on OCM best practices to lead and support adoption of change.
- Identify risks that could impact project scope,
schedule and cost and develop mitigation strategies for these risks.
- Help leaders and teams enhance their capabilities to understand how change impacts people, the reasons why people resist change and how to support people as they transition through change.
- Collaborate and work effectively with individuals and teams to integrate change practices at all levels of the organization.
- Develop a network of change agents to support project change activities in a variety of business units.
- Work in consultation with stakeholders to identify communications, learning, and training needs, and develop a stakeholder engagement plan to prioritize activities and tailor change implementation materials.
- Foster a member-focused culture that is focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovation.
- Identify change management improvements, provide recommendations,
and support communication efforts related to change.
WHAT YOU’VE DONE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Learning, Communication, Organizational Behavior, or equivalent.
- 3-5 years' experience in delivering organizational change management (OCM) including change management strategy, change readiness, change impact, stakeholder management, communications, engagement, and leadership alignment related to transformation and technology solutions.
- Extensive experience in change management industry standards, best practices, and methodologies, with a certification in change management methodology (Prosci, CCMP, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in a change role related to Workday Finance.
- Proven experience with cross-functional business projects and digital transformations.
- Experience in an agile environment.
- Strong experience in presentation and group facilitation skills.
- You’ve proven that you know how to get high quality results and foster positive relationships with various stakeholders.
- You have good computer skills and are comfortable learning new applications and systems.
WORK MODEL: Hybrid-Light
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
AMA is a membership organization representing a million Albertans across the province. We offer roadside assistance, travel, registries, insurance, driver education, a member rewards program, community events, and more. If you’re looking for an inspiring career in a workplace where every exchange comes from a place of genuine care and connection, you’re our kind of people!
Accommodations
We offer accommodations for all applicants with disabilities in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise your Talent Scout during your job application, and we will work with you to meet your unique needs.
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