Change Manager - Legacy System Data Migration to Cloud

$166,400 - $187,200/Yr

Unclassified - Edison, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Edison, NJ

About the position

The Change Manager for Legacy System Data Migration to Cloud at Calinfonet Inc. is a pivotal role designed to lead and manage the change process associated with migrating legacy system data to the cloud. This position requires an experienced professional who can ensure a smooth transition of data while minimizing disruption to business operations. The successful candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy that supports the migration, identifies key stakeholders, assesses the impact of the change, and creates a tailored communication and engagement plan. The role also involves establishing metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of change management activities, ensuring project success. In this role, the Change Manager will act as the primary point of contact for all change management activities related to the data migration project. This includes collaborating with project teams, IT, and business units to ensure alignment on change initiatives. Regular stakeholder analysis will be conducted to understand concerns, address resistance, and ensure buy-in across the organization. The Change Manager will also develop and execute a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about the progress, benefits, and impacts of the migration project. Training programs will be designed and delivered to ensure employees are adequately prepared for the new cloud environment, along with the creation of user guides, FAQs, and other support materials to assist employees during the transition. Risk and impact assessments will be a critical part of this role, where the Change Manager will identify potential risks associated with the migration and develop mitigation strategies. Monitoring and addressing any issues that arise during the transition will be essential to ensure minimal disruption to operations. The Change Manager will work closely with the project management team to ensure that change management activities are integrated into the overall project plan, tracking and reporting on the progress of these initiatives to senior leadership. Continuous improvement will be promoted by collecting feedback from stakeholders throughout the migration process to identify areas for enhancement in future projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, particularly in relation to change management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy to support the migration of legacy system data to the cloud.
• Identify key stakeholders, assess the impact of the change, and develop a tailored communication and engagement plan.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of change management activities and ensure project success.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all change management activities related to the data migration project.
• Collaborate with project teams, IT, and business units to ensure alignment on change initiatives.
• Conduct regular stakeholder analysis to understand concerns, address resistance, and ensure buy-in across the organization.
• Develop and execute a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about the progress, benefits, and impacts of the migration project.
• Design and deliver training programs to ensure employees are adequately prepared for the new cloud environment.
• Create user guides, FAQs, and other support materials to assist employees during the transition.
• Identify potential risks associated with the migration and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct impact assessments to understand how the migration will affect different business units and processes.
• Monitor and address any issues that arise during the transition, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Work closely with the project management team to ensure change management activities are integrated into the overall project plan.
• Track and report on the progress of change management initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure that all change management activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders throughout the migration process to identify areas for improvement.
• Refine change management strategies based on lessons learned to enhance future projects.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, particularly in relation to change management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, IT, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in change management, preferably in IT or cloud migration projects.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale change initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Certification in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, CCMP) is highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and legacy systems is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, CCMP) is highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and legacy systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $80 - $90 per hour.
• Hybrid remote work environment.
• Opportunity for contract to hire position.