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Organizational Change Management

Organizational Change Managers apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation; diagnose, design, implement, and assess change management strategies and plans in support of overall Organizational Excellence initiatives; identify people side risks and anticipated points of resistance; conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to stakeholders; work collaboratively as part of a team that often includes Project Managers, Business Analysts, and engagement with senior leadership.

• Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation
• Lead organizational change management projects through diagnosis, design, implementation, and assessment
• Implement change management strategy using situational awareness combined with specific details of the change and the groups impacted
• Identify potential people side risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop plans to mitigate or address concerns
• Develop a set of actionable and targeted change management plans
• Provide significant input to the development of communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, stakeholder assessments, training plan, and resistance management plans
• Conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to relevant stakeholders
• Conduct project management activities such as communicating with resource managers, team leads, etc. in order to track project milestones and keep the focus on delivering project commitments
• Facilitate discussions surrounding gaps in process improvement and make recommendations for change
• Develop analytical reports for projects and identify goals and metrics
• Administer measurement systems to track adoption, utilization, and proficiency of individual changes
• Coach managers and supervisors through change and act as a liaison in connecting relevant parties and stakeholders
• Determine the impact of organizational change management programs and develop alternative strategies as needed
• May provide consultation with the establishment and enhancement of the strategic plan for the unit
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00