PeopleSoft Change Management Consultant

Job Description -

Position: PeopleSoft Change Management Consultant
Duration: 6 Months C2H
Location: Note - this may be fully remote or have hybrid work in several locations such as Albany, NY, or Miami FL

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About the job
This role is designed for a PeopleSoft Change Management Consultant with expertise in organizational change management (OCM) and public sector PeopleSoft implementations (State, Local and Higher Education). The consultant will focus on ensuring smooth adoption of the client's PeopleSoft system by developing and executing change management strategies that address the needs of stakeholders at all levels.

Required Qualifications
Proven experience in organizational change management for large-scale ERP implementations, particularly PeopleSoft Financials or HCM.
Familiarity with statewide or county-wide systems or similar public sector financial systems.
Strong knowledge of change management methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR or Kotter s Change Model.
Experience conducting stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.
Proficiency in creating communication plans, training materials, and adoption metrics.

Preferred Skills
Experience with hybrid ERP solutions integrating legacy systems into modern platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Strong understanding of PeopleSoft modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), or Commitment Control (KK).
Excellent interpersonal skills to manage resistance and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
Certifications such as Prosci Change Management Practitioner or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities
Change Management Strategy Development:
Develop and execute a comprehensive change management strategy tailored to the Florida PALM project.
Conduct stakeholder assessments to identify key groups impacted by the transition to PeopleSoft.
Create a change impact analysis to assess organizational readiness and identify potential risks or resistance.
Communication and Engagement:
Design and implement communication plans to inform stakeholders about project goals, timelines, and benefits.
Develop messaging strategies to foster buy-in from state agencies and end-users.
Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and meetings to gather feedback and address concerns.
Training and Knowledge Transfer:
Design training programs and materials to prepare users for new PeopleSoft functionalities.
Deliver training sessions or coordinate with training teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
Provide ongoing support to end-users during the implementation process.
Change Adoption and Monitoring:
Develop metrics to measure change adoption, user engagement, and overall project success.
Monitor progress against change management goals and adjust strategies as needed.
Ensure alignment between technical implementation teams and business stakeholders.
Collaboration with Project Teams:
Work closely with functional, technical, and project management teams to align change management efforts with system implementation activities.
Act as a liaison between stakeholders, leadership, and the PeopleSoft development team.
Provide input on project timelines to ensure adequate time for change management activities.