Change Manager (Hybrid)

Change Manager (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Change Manager for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role you will provide develop, recommend, and implement robust change strategies, communicate system benefits, and engage stakeholders to build organization-wide support for a successful rollout. This position requires a strategic leader with strong empathy, capable of addressing employee concerns and guiding the organization through the change process effectively. This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think this position aligns with your professional experience and goals, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Change Manager:

• Change Strategy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Impact Assessment & Readiness Planning
• Communication Planning & Execution
• Training and User support
• Monitoring & Evaluation of Change Adoption

Requirements/Qualification for Change Manager:

• U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Driver s License required.
• A bachelor s or associate degree in business administration, organizational development, information systems, or a related field is preferred.
  • 7 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor s degree.
  • 9 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
  • 11 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in organizational change management or a related field, with proven experience managing change during system implementations.
• Background in working within a corporate, technology, or project-driven environment, with experience leading large-scale, complex change initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of change management principles and methodologies, such as Prosci ADKAR, Kotter s 8-Step Model, or similar.
• Strong project management skills, with experience integrating change management into project plans. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira.
• Ability to interpret and utilize data (e.g., user engagement metrics, survey results) to assess change progress and adapt strategies as needed.
• Understanding of IT system concepts and their impact on business processes to facilitate effective change communication.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), Prosci Certification) preferred.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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