Change Management Specialist

## Change Management Specialist**Winnipeg,MB**Posted: 10/09/2026Employment Type:ContractIndustry: IT/Software/TechnologyJob Number: 9532## Job Description**Change Management Specialist**
**Job Overview**
We are seeking an experienced Change Management Specialist to lead and support organizational change initiatives within complex project environments. The successful candidate will develop and implement change management strategies, engage stakeholders, and drive organizational readiness and adoption throughout the change lifecycle.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Develop and implement change management strategies and plans using structured methodologies.* Conduct change impact assessments, organizational readiness assessments, and stakeholder analyses.* Develop and manage communication, training, sponsorship, people manager, and resistance management plans.* Create training materials, presentations, and communication content tailored to diverse audiences.* Identify and address risks, resistance, and barriers to successful change adoption.* Coach and support project teams, leaders, managers, and supervisors throughout the change process.* Integrate change management activities into project plans, schedules, and deliverables.* Engage stakeholders at all organizational levels, monitor issues, and track change readiness and adoption.* Establish success metrics and monitor progress to evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives.* Collaborate with project teams and organizational leaders to support successful implementation and sustained adoption of changes.
**Requirements**
* Prosci (ADKAR) and/or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification required.* Minimum of 10 years of change management experience, with strong knowledge of change management methodologies, principles, and tools.* Minimum of 8 years of recent experience working in a project management environment, preferably supporting large-scale organizational change initiatives.* Experience developing communication plans, training materials, presentations, and stakeholder engagement strategies.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.* Strong stakeholder management, coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills.* Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis abilities.* Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.* Ability to collaborate and adapt in complex, ambiguous, and evolving environments.* Familiarity with project management methodologies, processes, and project lifecycles.* Licensed Microsoft Visio required.### Apply Now:Apply Online#J-18808-Ljbffr