Change Management Specialist (Limited-Term)
County of OrangeAbout the role
Posting number: 8543GE-0726-157(O)
Department: Orange County Employees Retirement System
Job classification: STAFF SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open
Categories: Project Management
Summary
Change Management Specialist (Staff Specialist)
Open to the Public
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the needs of OCERS have been met. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Please note that this position will be filled as limited-term.
Limited-term positions are funded for a specific duration—this assignment is estimated to last approximately three (3) years. While limited in funding, incumbents appointed to limited-term roles receive the same benefits as regular employees and are considered County employees for purposes of internal transfers and promotional opportunities. All limited-term positions are subject to the same probationary period as regular-status positions within the same classification.
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) provides retirement, death, disability, and cost-of-living benefits to retirees of the County of Orange and certain County districts. Serving approximately 55,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $30 billion-dollar pension fund.
Mission
OCERS' mission is to provide secure retirement and disability benefits with the highest standards of excellence.
Vision
OCERS' vision is to be a trusted partner providing premier pension administration, distinguished by consistent, quality member experiences and prudent financial stewardship.
Values
- Open and Transparent
- Commitment to Superior Service
- Engaged and Dedicated Workforce
- Reliable and Accurate
- Secure and Sustainable
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Change Management Specialist (Staff Specialist) to serve as the organization's lead Change Management professional. This position will play a critical role in supporting enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on technology implementations, organizational change, business process improvements, and employee adoption.
Working closely with executive leadership, the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), Information Technology, department leaders, and stakeholders across the organization, the incumbent will develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that prepare employees and stakeholders for change, minimize organizational disruption, and maximize adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about organizational transformation, excels at building relationships, and has experience leading change initiatives in complex organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education
- Three years of professional-level experience performing organizational development, change management, project management, business process improvement, organizational communications, training, human resources, or closely related work that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required for this position
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, Communications, Psychology, Information Systems, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE
The ideal candidate will possess experience leading organizational change efforts for large-scale business or technology initiatives and demonstrate success in partnering with executive leadership, project teams, and stakeholders throughout all phases of organizational transformation.
Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Leading organizational change management for enterprise technology implementations
- Developing and executing change management strategies using established methodologies (Pro
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