Change Management Analyst

Title: Organizational Change Management Analyst

Location: Annapolis, Maryland (Local or willing to travel regularly to client site) **Remote**

Duration: Long-Term

Project Overview: The State of Maryland (SOM), in collaborative efforts, is executing a rebranding and re-launch of its Ivalua procurement software solution, followed by additional upgrades and new functionality launches. We are seeking a full-time Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead to help ensure successful implementation and adoption of these changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Articulate and establish the Case for Change.
• Define and execute the rebranding strategy for the Ivalua procurement software.
• Conduct leadership alignment sessions and stakeholder analysis.
• Develop role-based personas and assess change impact.
• Recruit and empower a change agent network.
• Tailor the agency enablement and localization program to fit state agencies.
• Develop and execute the Change Management and Training Strategy.
• Create and implement comprehensive Communications Strategy and Plan.

Deliverables:

• Case for Change/Rebranding
• Program Communications Strategy
• Change Management Strategy and Plan
• Leadership Action Plan
• Stakeholder Impact Analysis
• Sustainment Strategy

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business Management, Communication, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications preferred.
• Prosci Change Management Certification preferred.
• Proven experience in leading organizational change management for large-scale IT implementations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and sustain a network of change agents.
• Local to Annapolis, Maryland or willing to travel regularly to the client site.
• Public sector experience and familiarity with procurement processes preferred.

Work Environment: Frequent collaboration with SOM resources and team members. Regular travel to the client site near Annapolis, Maryland required.