Organizational Change Management, Senior Associate

at  RSM US LLP

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
As a Change Management, Senior Associate at RSM, you will play a pivotal role in our Organizational Change Management team. This team focuses on accelerating the time to value for clients by identifying necessary employee behavior changes, reducing resistance to these changes, and sustaining new behaviors to ensure the delivery of business case benefits. You will work closely with clients to customize solutions that drive successful change initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and achieve organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a large organization or professional services firm
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in advising organizations on the above business processes
• Experience in at least one of the following focus areas: o Business Transformation o Business Process Improvement o Shared Services o Business Post Merger Integration
• Experience in the development of deliverables and reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, MS Visio & Smartsheet
• Ability to travel > 50 % locally and internationally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Functional understanding of ADKAR, Kotters or ACMP Transition theories
• Experience developing and delivering proposals
• Experience serving clients across multiple industries
  At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html .
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  At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
  Compensation Range: $61,000 - $97,500
  Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

• Assist in the execution of projects to help optimize all elements of the Organizational Change Management function including but not limited to: Technology Deployment, Readiness Assessments, PCT Surveys, CCRA’s, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Plan, Training Plan and other Transformation activities
• Demonstrates fundamental understanding of Transformation and Change Management function and the people, process, and technology that support transition within an organization around the three identified events, Digital Transformation, Strategic Initiatives and Operational Resilience
• Understand the fundamentals of business processes, including: Technology Deployment, Readiness Assessments, PCT Surveys, CCRA’s, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Plan, Training Plan and other Transformation activities
• Deliver high-quality work within expected timeframes. Monitor project progress, understand how to identify risk and ensure project team is informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Participate in the development of proposals and business development activities
• Understand firm capabilities across lines of business to identify cross selling opportunities
• Assist in preparing engagement/project financials
• Identify industry focus and assist with industry research and targeting activities
• Will manage and participate in multiple projects simultaneously