Change Management Specialist

Position: Change Management Specialist Location: Chillicothe, IL 61523 (Hybrid) Duration: 24 Months Contract Client Industry: Heavy Machinery Manufacturer Pay Range: Up to $46.00/hour Job Description: Change Management Specialist: Implements organizational change initiatives that enable the organization to achieve greater performance. Responsibilities: Conducting needs analysis and impact assessment to determine the most effective approach for implementing change. Providing consultation and recommendations to stakeholders to manage organizational change. Influencing and leading people to adoption of the organization's change initiatives to attain business results. Carrying out organizational change programs and activities and ensuring consistent and timely execution of change implementation plans. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage one’s time. Knowledge of organizational change management principles. Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS excel, etc. Position’s Contributions to Work Group: Serve as a Change Specialist working with business units all over the enterprise Influence and guide changes within project and transformations Responsible for creating and executing Change Plans Coordinating meetings, driving action items, thinking analytically Why Client? Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters. Why this Role? New opportunity Typical task breakdown: Responsible for creating and executing Change Plans Coordinating meetings, driving action items, thinking analytically Interaction with team: They will be provided a mentor to help them on-board and get up to speed. Then the mentor will work through project with them as needed until they are ready to take on the project alone Education & Experience Required: 2-year degree required, bachelor’s preferred Experienced Organizational Change Management Professional 5+ years of experience in Organizational Change Management OCM certification is a plus, but not required Project management experience is a plus, but not required *Previous Client experience highly preferred Location: Local to Peoria area preferred, but will consider candidates from Chicago and if they can commute occasionally at their own expense Work environment: Required 3 days per week at a Client facility (Peoria preferrable) Technical Skills: Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS excel, etc. Knowledge of organizational change management principles Soft Skills: Strong in communication, execution, and leading without authority Problem-Solving and Adaptability Ability to work independently Disqualifiers/Red Flags: No experienced in Organizational Change Management Professional No degree Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: Up to $46.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Organizational Change Management: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person