OCM Consultant

Infosys Public Services is seeking an OCM Consultant to join our Atlanta, GA, Location team.

Position Description (scope of work or brief narrative):
Infosys Public Services is seeking a highly skilled IT Business Consultant with a strong technical background to take ownership of projects and ensure their successful completion. This individual will possess a blend of project management expertise, organizational change management, and hands-on technical experience, enabling them to effectively lead projects from initiation to closure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a proven track record of delivering results.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Take full ownership of assigned projects, providing leadership and guidance to ensure objectives are met within defined constraints (scope, time, budget, quality).
• Organization Change Management (OCM) Leadership: Help drive change initiatives, assess change impact, develop and execute change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption of the change, and minimize resistance to organizational, process, and technology changes. Develop Change Management Strategies which include Stakeholder Engagement, Sponsorship, Coaching, and Communications across different stakeholder groups, and manage change readiness.
• Technical Oversight: Leverage technical expertise to understand project requirements, identify potential challenges, and provide solutions. Collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure successful execution.
• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, creating schedules, allocating resources, and managing risks. Monitor progress, track milestones, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including project sponsors, team members, and clients. Provide regular updates on project status, address concerns, and manage expectations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall project delivery.

• Minimum 4 years of IT Business Consultant experience in cross-functional team environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience in change management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)
• Experience with Vendor Management, Organizational Change Management, Cloud IT Systems, IT Audit, Project Quality Assurance, and Application Implementation/development
• PMP Certification
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build consensus, and resolve conflicts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
• Track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
• Candidates must be local to Metro Atlanta. They will be required to attend periodic onsite meetings.

• OCM Certification
• Experience working in state or local government.

• A bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent is required from an accredited institution. Will consider three years of progressive, relevant work experience instead of every year of education. Candidates who have completed a Master's degree program are strongly preferred.