IT Project /Program Manager- Change Management

Title: IT Project /Program Manager- Change Management

Duration: 6+ Months

Location: Santa Clara, CA (3-days a week onsite)

Contract: W2 only (No C2C/C2H)

Client: Confidential at this time.

Duties:

• Own and execute the enterprise-wide change management strategy for Licensing and Activation Transformation initiatives
• Develop comprehensive stakeholder analysis and engagement plans across all organizational levels
• Create and maintain change impact assessments, readiness assessments, and risk mitigation plans
• Design and implement communication strategies and plans for various stakeholder groups
• Build and manage change champion networks across the organization
• Establish and track adoption metrics and success criteria
• Lead cross-functional program management meetings and governance sessions
• Develop and coordinate training programs and materials
• Provide regular executive updates on change readiness and adoption metrics
• Manage program budget related to change management activities

Skills:

• Proven experience in leading large-scale organizational change management programs
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies (ADKAR, Kotter)
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
• Experience with licensing systems and SaaS business models
• Proficiency in change management and project management tools (Prosci, Jira, Confluence)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced presentation and documentation skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience in developing training programs and materials
• Strong program management and coordination abilities

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Project Management certification (PMP, CSM) preferred

8+ years of relevant program management experience with focus on change management