OCM Lead

Client: Manitoba Government – RFR-DTS-067

Job Title: 29954-RFR-DTS-067 – OCM Lead

Work Location: Onsite / Remote (Primary Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba)

We are hiring an experienced Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead to support large-scale transformation initiatives for the Government of Manitoba. The successful candidate will lead change management strategies, stakeholder engagement activities, communication planning, and organizational readiness efforts to ensure successful adoption of business and technology changes.

This role requires strong expertise in change management methodologies, communication strategy, stakeholder engagement, ADKAR assessments, impact analysis, and enterprise transformation initiatives. Experience supporting SAP projects, public sector environments, and large-scale organizational change programs is highly preferred.

Role Snapshot

Requisition Class: Organizational Change Management Lead

Job Title: 29954-RFR-DTS-067 – OCM Lead

Client: Government of Manitoba

Primary Work Location: 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Work Model: Onsite Only (as per Statement of Work requirements)

Duration: Up to 24 Months

Initial Term: 6 Months with possible extensions up to 18 months

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM CST (7.25 hours/day)

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026 at 12:00 PM

Contact Email

monikasetia@smsoftconsulting.com or info@smsoftconsulting.com

Mandatory Submission Documents

Please Provide The Following Documents

Skills Matrix

References Hourly Rate Expectation Onsite hourly rate Remote hourly rate Availability Details Note: Candidates without mandatory documents cannot be submitted.

Position Overview

The OCM Lead will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive change management strategies to support business transformation initiatives. The role involves assessing organizational impacts, creating communication plans, engaging stakeholders, supporting adoption activities, and ensuring successful transition outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, leadership, business stakeholders, and impacted user groups to drive effective change adoption across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Change Management Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute organizational change management strategies for medium to large-scale transformation initiatives. Create change management plans, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans. Conduct organizational impact assessments and identify change impacts across business processes and teams. Develop change readiness assessments and ADKAR-based evaluation activities. Build change networks and support change champions throughout the organization. Identify potential adoption risks and develop mitigation strategies. Guide organizations through significant operational and technology transitions.

Communication Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

Research, gather, organize, and craft strategic messaging for various stakeholder groups. Develop and manage communication plans aligned with project objectives.

Create communication materials including

Scripts Web content Articles Presentations Surveys Marketing and awareness materials Deliver clear and effective communications to executives, employees, and project stakeholders. Provide regular reporting and updates to leadership teams. Support stakeholder engagement activities throughout project lifecycle.

Change Execution & Adoption Management

Oversee execution of change management activities to ensure successful adoption. Measure change readiness and adoption effectiveness. Support business users through transition activities. Collaborate with project teams to align change activities with implementation timelines. Develop training, awareness, and support materials where required. Monitor feedback and adjust change strategies as needed.

Leadership & Project Support

Provide leadership and guidance on change management best practices. Work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in fast-paced environments. Apply strong business and political acumen when navigating organizational change. Support project governance, reporting, and decision-making activities. Participate in enterprise transformation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill / Experience Requirement Prosci Change Management Certification or ACMP Certification Required Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English Literature, Creative Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related discipline Required Change Management Leadership Experience Minimum 5 Years Internal and External Communications Experience Minimum 5 Years Organizational Change Management Methodologies and Best Practices Required Impact Assessments and Change Readiness Assessments Required ADKAR Assessments and Change Network Development Required Change Management Plans and Communication Strategies Required Stakeholder Engagement Planning and Execution Required Strategic Writing, Editing, and Proofreading Skills Required Executive and Stakeholder Communication Skills Required Experience Leading Medium to Large-Scale Change Initiatives Required SAP Project Experience Required Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Required

Highly Desired Skills

Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud tools

Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Illustrator Public sector transformation experience. Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations. Experience managing communication campaigns and organizational adoption initiatives.

Professional Competencies

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to manage sensitive organizational changes. Strong listening and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Engagement Requirements

Resource must maintain a clean criminal record check status at their own expense before beginning the engagement. Enhanced background verification may be required for specific projects. Resource must comply with Manitoba Government policies and procedures. Standard working hours are aligned with Manitoba business hours. Overtime work requires prior written approval and may only be used for exceptional circumstances. Primary service location is onsite at 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

How to Apply

Please send the following documents by 10 August 2026 at 12:00 PM to

___________________ & info@smsoftconsulting.com

Required Documents

Skills Matrix

References Hourly Rate Expectation Onsite hourly rate Remote hourly rate Availability Details Applications without mandatory documents will not be processed.

If this opportunity is not suitable for you, please share it with experienced OCM Leads, Change Managers, Transformation Consultants, and Communications Specialists with strong expertise in organizational change management, ADKAR methodology, stakeholder engagement, communication strategy, and enterprise transformation projects.