Organisational Change Manager x 3

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About the opportunity 

An opportunity exists for the position of Organisational Change Manager to join the Information and Communications Technology team, to design and deliver Change Management solutions as an integral part of project delivery for the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: identifying the appropriate change management approach within the project and business context; leading and managing the change management stream including the design, development and implementation of change management deliverables including communications; managing stakeholder expectations; working with the Project Manager and Project Owner to engage stakeholders and ensure business readiness; and, working collaboratively with other stream leads to identify, understand and facilitate transition activities relevant to the scope and scale of business impacts resulting from the changes being introduced.


About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Change Manager who can/has:

• Think broadly about change impacts to business within the context of the project/s.
• Identify barriers to the business initiative and develop change strategies, plans, communications and schedules to effectively overcome these barriers.
• Ensure sustainable change occurs by understanding the requirements of the business and ensuring key areas are operationally ready.
• Operational accountability for developing and managing the consistent delivery of the Change Management Plan on time, within budget and to appropriate quality standard.
• Develop comprehensive ways of leading the change management effort through all stages of the project lifecycle, with particular reference to identifying, investigating and resolving relevant project risks.
• Develop and deploy solutions that are aligned with the PMO Project framework.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and other key leads and seek inputs and feedback on the effectiveness of the Change Management Plan.
• Establish and maintain an effective partnership approach with customers, departments, vendors, delivery partners and other stakeholders. The approach should emphasise key values including clarifying mutual expectations, developing trust and openness, feedback, continuous improvement, and building capability on how we deliver benefits.
• extensive experience in change management within a project environment

 

The Successful candidate will possess:

• extensive experience in change management within a project environment
• Exposure to working in large, complex environments
• Experience in interacting with senior management
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
• A Prosci certification with ADKAR experience is highly desirable

 

About us

Information Communications Technology (ICT) is responsible for the development, implementation and support of technology-based services that underlie this technology environment. ICT has over 300 team members working across campus, collaborating with University partners including faculties, centres, and other professional service units.

• ICT provides service and leadership through:
• Management of technology services
• Development and maintenance of technology systems
• Delivery of technology-based projects
• Implementation of digital and technology strategies for faculties and operations teams
• Planning and execution of digital initiatives

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australias first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

 

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

 

The University of Sydney encourages part-time and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered for this role.

 

For recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Ryan Harkin on 02 8627 6927 or [email protected]

 

Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details.

 

Closing date: Tuesday 26th July 2018

 

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

 

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.