Senior Program Analyst - Change Management

Job Title : Senior Program Analyst - Change Management

Location : Richmond, VA (ONSITE)

Duration : 6-12 Months with possible extension

Job Description :

The Senior Program Analyst for Change Management will lead business-focused efforts to implement critical data management tools across VDOT, including IBM Knowledge Catalog, Data Stage, Snowflake, Collibra, Safe FME, and ArcGIS Enterprise. This role will focus on managing change initiatives for data program impacting a very large group of end users. Analyst in this role will create strategic communications, engage with stakeholders within IT and business, support leadership, and develop a robust training plan to ensure effective adoption of these tools.

• Design and implement a change management framework to support the introduction of new data management tools across the organization.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure change management activities align with broader project timelines and objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their concerns and ensure smooth adoption of new technologies.
• Develop and execute change management and communication plans tailored to large-scale implementation.
• Analyze current processes, identifying barriers to successful change, and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Secure leadership support and commitment for successful implementation and user adoption.
• Develop a comprehensive training plan to educate and guide the 8,000 end users in effectively using the new tools.
• Create and distribute communication materials, presentations, and training to guide end users through the changes.
• Establish feedback loops to gather insights from end users and adjust strategies to improve adoption.
• Track, evaluate, and report progress on change initiatives using established change management models and frameworks.
• Coach and provide guidance to VDOT leadership in managing and supporting the transition.

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