Change Manager / Business Analyst (ID#5206)

New Value Solutions, a national IT consulting company, is seeking an Organization Change Manager / Business Analyst to help our client with the implementation of an integrated SaaS Student Information System (SIS) across multiple facilities.Responsibilities:Representing Client at the following, but not limited to:Project Team MeetingsSchedule MeetingsProject Working Committee MeetingsVendor WorkshopsSteering Committee MeetingsAny other as required and determined by the project organizational structureOrganization Change Management (60%):Play a key role in successfully leading technology transformation for facilities.This role requires a hands-on approach to solving problems, planning and supporting changes related to all aspects of the employee and student experience and operational improvement initiatives.Develop actionable and targeted change management strategies(s) and plans that support business readiness.Assess the potential impact of proposed changes on various stakeholders, business processes, and systems.Identify potential people-side risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop measures to mitigate or address those concerns and ensure long-term change sustainment.Manage the execution of change activities, including training, learning, and communication in collaboration with the project team, colleges, government, and vendor(s) to ensure alignment and integration of change management activities with overall project objectives.Training Lead: develop the training plan, content and roll out *Working side-side the Business SMEs, their expertise on business process is required to translate to training.Business Analyst (40%):Elicit, analyze, validate, specify, verify, and manage the business needs (requirements) and ensure requirements traceability across the project life cycle.Capture the ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ states (e.g., document business processes, workflows, rules etc.)Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and solution teams, ensuring the changes, ultimately align with the goals and objectives.Work with both the vendor(s) and the facilities on Transition to Operations.Liaison with government resources.Work closely with the Senior Business Analyst and Technical Lead.Other responsibilities will be identified as project moves forward.Requirements:6+ years of experience with Organization Change Management.4+ years of experience with Business Analysis.Proven experience leading technology transformation initiatives in complex environments.Ability to develop and execute targeted change management strategies and plans.Skilled in stakeholder impact assessment and mitigation planning.Strong communication and training development skills.Experience managing change activities across multiple facilities and vendors.Familiarity with SaaS implementations and organizational readiness.Skilled in requirements elicitation, validation, and traceability.Ability to document current and future state processes, workflows, and business rules.Strong facilitation and liaison skills between business stakeholders and technical teams.Experience supporting transition-to-operations and post-implementation planning.Experience in post-secondary sector beneficial.Prosci and Business Analyst certifications preferred.If you have this expertise, and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.ID#5206