Blue Skies Consulting | Organizational Change ...

Applicants must reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zone (ESTCST). Prosci Certification and Life Science, Med Device or other regulated industry + Supply Chain and SAP ERP experience is experience highly preferred.ABOUT BLUE SKIES CONSULTINGOur credo is excellence without compromise. For every engagement. For every client. Whether a new technology initiative, a crucial process improvement opportunity, or an entire business transformation, having the assurance of a high performing team to deliver success has no substitute. We are complexity specialists.We integrate strategy and tactics, ensure end-to-end control, and drive results. We orchestrate client success by designing and leading expertly tailored solutions. Because this is our brand, we are proud to be the go-to trusted partners for the world's leading companies who have come to rely on us to manage their most vital transformation initiatives.BSC was founded in 2002 by industry veterans with the mission statement of creating a specialized practice for enabling business leaders to succeed at implementing complex transformation projects. The commitment to that mission and a track record of consistently exceeding expectations has propelled BSC to expand into a national practice, and we continue to invest into new markets and capabilities to better serve our clients.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead is accountable for the planning and delivery of all change management activities within the context of a system deployment or businesstechnical transformation project. The role provides governance and oversight and is an active member of the project's core team. Depending on the project size, this role could encompass filling a lead role to deliver on a specific area of change management in addition to providing overall governance and project management.CLIENT DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIESThe OCM Lead would have the following consulting responsibilities at BSC clients:Accountable for planning and delivering the overall change management body of work including Stakeholder Engagement & Communication, Operational Readiness, and TrainingLead all Stakeholder Engagement & Communication activitiesIdentify and map key stakeholders and create overall strategic and tactical communications planUtilize available channels such as meetings, message boards, email, video, etc. to deliver messagingMeasure levels of awareness and adoption through surveysinterviewsIdentify and mitigate change impacts to the business resulting from the businesstechnology transformationEstablish and manage a network of change championsLead all Operational Readiness activitiesAssure the new processes are clearly understoodEstablish a Super User Community for post-implementation supportPrepare the business for all cutover and transitional activitiesDefineedit clear standard operating proceduresLead all Training activities including:Assess training needs and design curriculumFacilitate the creation of all training materialsPrepare trainers to deliver materialsPlan and execute all logistics to deliver trainingProvide governance, oversight, and adherence to the agreed upon strategy or playbookAct as primary point of contact for change-related activities with the core project team and extended stakeholdersProactively identify risks and mitigationsFacilitate regular meetings with the OCM team; acts as coachmentor to team membersTrack and reports statusBSC EXPECTATIONSThe OCM Lead would have the following expectations as a BSC employee:Meet or exceed BSC billable utilization targetsFunction as an internal Engagement Manager to drive delivery success and build client relationshipsVolunteer and drive internal initiatives within the BSC Journey to Excellence continuous improvement programProactively participate in BSC recruiting activitiesMeet BSC expectations within the Relationship Sales Program and Targeted Account Selling business development activitiesCAPABILITIESAt a minimum, the OCM Lead should have the following key skills. competency levels and personality traits:At least 7-10 years of consulting experience (big 4 or equivalent preferred)Expertise in OCM best practicesVerbal, written, facilitation, and interpersonal interactions at all levels of a global organizationLeadership of change management efforts for large-scale system implementation projectsTeam member coachingFollowing a prescribed playbook and managing team members to deliver accordinglyExperience in ProgramProject Management within global transformational projectsSAFe, Agile and Waterfall methodology knowledgeLeadership roles as part of global complex enterprise software implementations operating in highly matrixed shared service environmentsRisk identification and mitigation planning and executionMS Project planning and execution activitiesRegulatory compliance andor software validation components of a large program initiativeStakeholder analysis and development of strategic and tactical communication plansCommunication channels such as email, audio, video, in-person meetings, and online toolsSurvey design and analysis to gather levels of awareness and adoption of change programsMS PowerPoint content and creative presentation developmentAccountClient Management including identifying leads and opportunities, leading sales pursuit teams, writing proposals and closing businessExposure to the following areas:Full technology implementation lifecycle - from planning through ramp up and transitioning the business to a steady stateDocument control systemsProcess design and delivery of process and technical trainingResource model preparation to support projectsAccomplished in clearly communicating complex ideas in written and verbal form coupled with keen emotional intelligence and polished etiquette to deliver insights, manage conflicts with diplomacy, and influence outcomes.Mastery of group dynamics, with demonstrated aptitude for promoting collaboration, engagement from team members, and driving team productivityPoised and mission focused leader who can initiate and drive action in ambiguous circumstancesEmbraces the role of the servant leader who is passionate about team success, and first to get in the trenches to do the heavy lifting to drive outcomesDisciplined tactician with proficiency in resolving dynamic problems through agility and flexibilityPersonally invested in continuous improvement and innovationBachelor's or Master's degree in a related fieldBlue Skies Consulting provides competitive compensation tailored to qualifications and experience of each applicant. The annual compensation for this role varies, ranging from $100,000 to $250,000, depending on expertise and years of experience.

Created: 2025-01-20