DTI (Diversified Technology Inc.)
Organization Change Management
DTI (Diversified Technology Inc.), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
DTI has an immediate need for a
OCM Lead- Onshore
for a
6 months with extension contract.
Must work on our W2
Job Title: OCM Lead- Onshore Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid Duration: 6 months with extension Project Description CPS seeks to contract an experienced Organization Change Management (OCM) Lead consultant as required for various CIDT projects. This is a full-time hybrid position (9 AM‑5 PM, M‑F, CST). The resource may be required on‑site under special circumstances. Candidate/Vendor shall bear any costs related to travel.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the fourth largest school district in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, operational excellence and building trust. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership and continuous learning.
Job Summary The Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead reports to the Director of Enterprise Change Management and plays a key role in driving technology change management efforts for the CIDT program. This role will apply a structured OCM methodology and lead change management activities to support the adoption of CIDT initiatives. This includes assessing the change impact, identifying stakeholders and supporting communication and training efforts.
Responsibilities
Implement the OCM methodology, playbook, and toolkit across CIDT projects by applying a structured OCM methodology and lead change management activities: Implement OCM strategy and plans (change impact, stakeholder identification and management, communications, training, and change readiness and adoption).
Lead change management efforts: Accountable for the execution of change management workstreams, projects and tasks. Coach and advise senior leaders, people managers, and project leaders to perform their roles in change.
Manage OCM delivery: Establish key change milestones and delivery timelines and partner with program and project managers. Create, monitor, and report user adoption metrics to track the effectiveness of the OCM activities.
Oversee program and project communications: Accountable for coordinated program and project communications and engagement plans for internal and external audiences.
Provide direction and support to the program and project teams to ensure that multiple methods and channels are leveraged to reach targeted stakeholder audiences.
Oversee program and project training: Accountable for project training plan and coordinated delivery for internal and external audiences. Review training requirements and support the design and delivery of training programs.
Address resistance: Monitor employee resistance, make recommendations to mitigate resistance, and elevate unresolved resistance to project and senior leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Psychology, Change Management or relevant concentration.
Relevant Organizational Change Management certifications (i.e., PROSCI or CCMP) preferred.
10+ years of organizational change management experience working with a structured change management methodology, communications, change communications and employee engagement.
Served as a trusted advisor for project managers, product owners and senior leaders to engage them in change.
Able to solve complex problems, guided by policy, procedures and business plans with limited input from senior managers.
Proven ability to produce high‑quality deliverables and set delivery standards for change management team members.
Successfully managed a diverse set of team members and business stakeholders, preferably in the public sector or in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Change Management or relevant concentration.
Recognized OCM expert.
Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Experience coaching and advising senior leaders, people managers and project teams; training and mentoring team members to deliver change management activities.
Pay Rate $70/hr depending on experience
Company Benefits https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q2mHf0U1akaC1ZKC65-VyyG3FrKBGNCahx3WpS2mj7M/edit?usp=sharing
Equal Opportunity Employer DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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OCM Lead- Onshore
for a
6 months with extension contract.
Must work on our W2
Job Title: OCM Lead- Onshore Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid Duration: 6 months with extension Project Description CPS seeks to contract an experienced Organization Change Management (OCM) Lead consultant as required for various CIDT projects. This is a full-time hybrid position (9 AM‑5 PM, M‑F, CST). The resource may be required on‑site under special circumstances. Candidate/Vendor shall bear any costs related to travel.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the fourth largest school district in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, operational excellence and building trust. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership and continuous learning.
Job Summary The Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead reports to the Director of Enterprise Change Management and plays a key role in driving technology change management efforts for the CIDT program. This role will apply a structured OCM methodology and lead change management activities to support the adoption of CIDT initiatives. This includes assessing the change impact, identifying stakeholders and supporting communication and training efforts.
Responsibilities
Implement the OCM methodology, playbook, and toolkit across CIDT projects by applying a structured OCM methodology and lead change management activities: Implement OCM strategy and plans (change impact, stakeholder identification and management, communications, training, and change readiness and adoption).
Lead change management efforts: Accountable for the execution of change management workstreams, projects and tasks. Coach and advise senior leaders, people managers, and project leaders to perform their roles in change.
Manage OCM delivery: Establish key change milestones and delivery timelines and partner with program and project managers. Create, monitor, and report user adoption metrics to track the effectiveness of the OCM activities.
Oversee program and project communications: Accountable for coordinated program and project communications and engagement plans for internal and external audiences.
Provide direction and support to the program and project teams to ensure that multiple methods and channels are leveraged to reach targeted stakeholder audiences.
Oversee program and project training: Accountable for project training plan and coordinated delivery for internal and external audiences. Review training requirements and support the design and delivery of training programs.
Address resistance: Monitor employee resistance, make recommendations to mitigate resistance, and elevate unresolved resistance to project and senior leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Psychology, Change Management or relevant concentration.
Relevant Organizational Change Management certifications (i.e., PROSCI or CCMP) preferred.
10+ years of organizational change management experience working with a structured change management methodology, communications, change communications and employee engagement.
Served as a trusted advisor for project managers, product owners and senior leaders to engage them in change.
Able to solve complex problems, guided by policy, procedures and business plans with limited input from senior managers.
Proven ability to produce high‑quality deliverables and set delivery standards for change management team members.
Successfully managed a diverse set of team members and business stakeholders, preferably in the public sector or in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Change Management or relevant concentration.
Recognized OCM expert.
Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Experience coaching and advising senior leaders, people managers and project teams; training and mentoring team members to deliver change management activities.
Pay Rate $70/hr depending on experience
Company Benefits https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q2mHf0U1akaC1ZKC65-VyyG3FrKBGNCahx3WpS2mj7M/edit?usp=sharing
Equal Opportunity Employer DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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