Oracle Cloud Change Management Lead Consultant (Public Sector)

Sierra-Cedar is seeking an experienced Change Management Lead to join our robust Cloud practice. If you thrive off of delivering progressive technology solutions to clients that help optimize business needs, our team is looking for consultants like you. If you are keen to leverage your core Cloud knowledge and the thought of contributing to a collaborative, client success driven space is exciting, our Cloud Lead opportunity is a likely fit for you.

The ideal candidate will have proven end-to-end Cloud/Peoplesoft project experience leading complex implementations, understand how to align key deliverables and milestone metrics for project success, and delivering comprehensive business solutions for client system optimization. As a key member of our talented Cloud team, you will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers and consultants to develop, plan and implement Cloud solutions across our many Cloud projects in Public Sector.

An Oracle Platinum Partner with over 25 years of proven customer success, Sierra-Cedar has become one of the largest consultancies focused on delivering a full range of application services to cities, counties, states, school districts, public utilities and public transportation authorities. With a core focus on Cloud applications, our goal is to implement modern platforms that provide today’s workforce with the tools to deliver progressive, mobile-ready services for ongoing success. We offer a flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Are you ready to reach the next milestone in your Cloud career?

Responsibilities

• Solid knowledge and application of key Change Management, Communications and Business Process principles
• Proven ability to assess organization readiness for change, develop change management and communication plans and deal with resistance to change
• Prepare for change by conducting change assessments to understand the size and complexity of the change
• Engage and reach out to clients/team members across business unit to integrate communications strategies and change-related activities
• Advising executives or senior management on using internal communication to achieve business goals
• Assist with the development of the required change management deliverables including, but not limited to: the Change Management strategy and plan, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement plan, sponsor roadmaps and training plan
• Develop and implement communications and stakeholder engagement activities
• Conduct readiness assessments, monitor adoption, identify risks, issues and anticipated points of resistance and make recommendations as necessary
• Proficient at facilitating workshops
• Experience with development and delivery of training
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree is required at a minimum
• 7-10 years’ OCM experience with PeopleSoft and/or Oracle Cloud projects in a Public Sector environment strongly preferred
• Sales presentation experience strongly desired
• Solid background in communications and implementing communication plans, conducting business process assessments, leading presentations, and strong business process documentation skills
• Relevant university or college degree
• Prior IT consulting experience strongly desired
• Change management certification is considered an asset
  
  

Leadership Skills

• Effectively manages project scope and client expectations
• Follows through on assignments and issue resolution
  
  

Consulting Skills

• Solid business writing skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Consistently produce clear, concise status reports
• Builds confidence and trust with clients
• Displays effective analytical skills
  
  

About Sierra-cedar

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.