Project Name: OPGT Information System Replacement

Duties: The Change Manager works with internal groups and creates strategies and content to effectively manage change deliverables that will enable impacted stakeholders to successfully transition from their current state to the future state. Reporting to the Director – OPGT Service Delivery this position is responsible for documenting, communicating, coordinating, and executing organizational change.

The Change Management Specialist understands all aspects of the project delivery and software development lifecycles. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with project sponsors, operational teams, vendors, cross-functional teams, trainers, and change management community to ensure all project activities are completed.
• Collaborate with Program Manager in the development of project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans for completion of project tasks.
• Assist with risk management and issues management
• Build and deliver presentations relating to change management for various levels of the organization (Executive, Branch, etc.).
• Plan and facilitate meetings with management and other stakeholders as required.
• Assess and manage key stakeholders.
• Conduct change impact analysis.
• Develop and implement effective change plans.
• Develop and implement effective communication plans.
• Develop communication materials.
• Develop and implement resistance management plans.
• Ensure information is communicated to impacted audiences throughout the duration of the project/program.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
• Identify risks and issues relating to change management functions.
• Conduct readiness assessments.
• Ensure new technology solutions or applications are rolled out successfully and in a sustainable way.
• Writing compelling copy to create engaging communications.
• Understand the role of communication in change management - working to reposition organizational change and end user needs and expectations.

Equipment requirements: Resource will require own equipment. Resource must provide their own computer and related equipment. The computer's operating system must be a modern version of Windows or MacOS that is compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related software for remote access. Windows is preferred due to better compatibility. AVD/remote-related software will be installed on the resource's computer. In the event that the Contractor’s resources are directed to work remotely, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing all of its equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. However, the Province shall ensure that the Contractor’s resources have the necessary access and credentials to the Government of Alberta’s system. The fixed rate quoted must be inclusive of all overhead, office space and equipment, including supplies, administrative burden, mark-up and all other costs to perform the Services for the duration of the Contract.

Working Hours: Standard Hours of work are 08:15 – 16:30 Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the Province Work must be done from within Canada, due to network and data security issues. It is anticipated the role will be 100% remote, however in the event of an onsite meeting, the GoA does not pay for travel to attend on-site meetings, nor any expenses related to relocation, commuting, housing/accommodation, food/drink.