Organizational Change Manager

Larimer County’s IT Department is seeking an experienced Organizational Change Manager to lead the people side of change and ensure successful IT project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about change management and eager to make an impact in a collaborative, service-driven organization.

In this role, you’ll drive change strategies, guide employees through transitions, and collaborate with teams to ensure smooth adoption of IT initiatives. You’ll create training and communication plans, measure progress, and adjust strategies for success. Your efforts will help teams embrace change, reduce resistance, and set the stage for long-term success.

This hybrid position is based in Fort Collins and requires 2 - 3 days in-office each week. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.What you'll be doing:

• Developing and executing change management strategies for IT projects
• Assessing impacts of change on employees and business processes
• Supporting the adoption of new tools, systems, and processes
• Facilitating training and coaching to boost awareness and engagement
• Managing resistance to change with targeted approaches
• Coaching leaders to guide their teams through transitions
• Creating communication plans aligned with project and stakeholder needs
• Organizing meetings to maintain alignment and collaboration
• Partnering with project managers and analysts to embed change strategies
• Ensuring initiatives align with organizational goals and reduce disruption
• Measuring adoption and adjusting strategy for continuous improvement

To view the full job description, visit:https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Organizational_Change_Manager

What we're looking for:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of how people navigate change and the change process
• Experience with change management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Excellent relationship-building and influence skills to guide others toward a common goal
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives using established methodologies
• Experience applying agile and best practices to improve change effectiveness

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position. 

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Five (5) years of experience in Organization Development, Change Management, Talent Management, Learning Management, a directly related field, or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner within one (1) year of hire required.
• Possession of Scrum Master Certification within one (1) year of hire required.
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) preferred.
• Project management training preferred.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits



An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Salary : $89,555 - $107,466