Change Manager

Job Role: Change Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Description:

Identify Change Impacts:

• Identify and document change impacts of Finance projects and initiatives on various functions, countries, LOB s, departments and processes.
• Analyze the scope and nature of change impacts to conduct thorough assessment of the proposed change s effect on people, process and technology.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather insights and perspectives on potential challenges and opportunities, aligning expectations to ensure successful adoption.
• Regularly review and analyze change impacts with stakeholders to support informed decisions and continuously improve change management strategies.
• Identify impacts early to uncover and disposition risks through mitigation planning.

Create Change Impact Action Plans:

• Develop comprehensive strategies and action plans to address identified change impacts, mitigate risks and reduce business disruption.
• Outline specific steps, timelines, and resources required to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive outcomes.
• Ensure action plans are aligned with overall project goals, objectives and timelines.
• Address specific needs and concerns to increase adoption and proficiency in new processes/systems.

Feed Other Change Management Activities:

• Collaborate on the development and execution of communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Provide input on communication materials, including newsletters, emails, presentations and more.
• Collaborate on content and activities for change network, ensuring members are well-supported and equipped to manage identified change impacts.
• Work with training team to include context and relevant information that ensures necessary skills and knowledge are acquired to mitigate risk identified through change impact assessment.
• Provide ongoing support and input on communications and training to help users adapt to new processes and systems.

Monitor and Report Progress:

• Track the implementation of change initiatives and action plans.
• Measure the effectiveness of change management efforts using key metrics and feedback.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and project teams.
• Regularly review and analyze change impacts to support informed decisions and continuously improve change management strategies.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000