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Title: Project Manager – Change Management
Location: Onsite, Irvine, CA, Local candidates
Job Description -
The Project Manager – Change Management is responsible for planning, executing, and driving organizational change initiatives aligned with business objectives. This role ensures smooth transition of processes, systems, or organizational structures with minimal disruption and maximum user adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end change management initiatives across projects and programs
Develop and execute change management strategies, plans, and roadmaps
Perform impact assessments and stakeholder analysis
Drive communication plans to ensure awareness and alignment across all levels
Manage resistance to change and ensure stakeholder buy-in
Collaborate with business, IT, HR, and leadership teams
Define and track change success metrics (adoption, usage, satisfaction)
Conduct training needs analysis and ensure effective training delivery
Integrate change management activities into overall project lifecycle
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with organizational change frameworks and governance
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of Change Management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
Experience in organizational transformation / digital transformation projects
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field
MBA preferred
Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci Change Management Certification) is a plus
Project Management certification such as PMP Certification or PRINCE2 Certification preferred
Tools & Technologies (Preferred)
Project management tools: Microsoft Project, Jira
Collaboration tools: Microsoft Teams, Slack
Reporting tools: Power BI
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Change adoption rate
Stakeholder satisfaction
Training effectiveness
Project delivery timelines
Reduction in resistance/issues post-implementation
IT / Consulting
Digital transformation programs