Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association in
Change Management Specialist
Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association in, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Change Management Specialist plans, develops and implements change management strategies and plans to support and promote organizational, technology, and cultural initiatives that involve significant business process change to minimize impacts to employees while maximizing sustainable adoption and increasing utilization of the projects and initiatives that enhance ROI, achieve favorable results, and measurable outcomes.
This role focuses on the people side of change at multiple levels: enterprise, division, and individual. It completes detailed stakeholder identification and end‑user needs assessments to design, develop, and deliver robust change‑management plans focused on audience‑appropriate communication mechanisms and tactics to address end‑user needs and expected impacts.
Ideal Candidate Statement The selected candidate will have the opportunity to directly influence the success of our organization through the implementation of initiatives. The individual must have demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to manage change strategies for enterprise‑level software/technology initiatives. Maintaining confidentiality is a must.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
The Change Management Specialist builds and implements change management strategies and plans to improve employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance. The individual drives efforts to gather requirements and recommend solutions for complex change‑management and communication needs for impacted staff and business end‑user audiences.
This position works in partnership with all project stakeholders to ensure change‑management needs are scoped properly at the beginning of the project lifecycle and that key change deliverables, risks, and budgets are incorporated into project plans. As part of the Change Management team, the specialist partners closely with the Communications Division and the Human Resources Division to ensure key messages and milestones are distributed throughout the organization to facilitate a culture of change and transparency.
Partner with Project Managers to design, develop, and deliver end‑to‑end change management, team development, and organizational development solutions
Apply a structured approach to transition individuals and teams from the current state to the desired state to achieve improved and sustainable mission results
Support management of multiple assigned change processes, including software platform transition and process improvement initiatives
Support the development and maintenance of the Change Agent Network
Create action plans for implementing the change activities identified in the change‑management strategy and propose resources required to support each plan
Conduct a change readiness assessment as a baseline current state and use data to inform the change‑management strategy and identify potential areas of resistance
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of change initiatives, tracking employee adoption rates, utilization improvements, and other relevant data to assess the impact of implemented changes and make data‑driven adjustments as needed
Plan and facilitate executive sponsorship plans by ensuring that key executives are actively engaged in supporting and championing change initiatives; collaborate with senior leaders to articulate the vision, benefits, and expected outcomes of the change to enhance organizational buy‑in
Create, maintain, and report to project leadership the status of change‑management efforts and results on a regular basis
Apply industry best practices in developing all change‑management strategies
Plan and lead meetings with project teams to document requirements, explore potential solutions, and present iteratively and on completion of change activities as needed
Manage and maintain a Change Management Framework and Toolkit, including practical examples and use cases, and continuously improve based on best practices
Support organizational learning activities as SME in change methodology and best practices
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of project implementation and/or change management experience
Familiarity with ADKAR
Experience conducting readiness assessments, stakeholder assessments, and change impact analyses
Familiarity with enterprise‑level change initiatives
Demonstrated proficiency in developing visual representations of data
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in change management or a business‑related field
Change management certification or designation
Prosci certification (a plus)
Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier and printer machine
Occasional moving and positioning of supplies in excess of 20 pounds
Professional presentation in alignment with the financial services industry
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to operate standard PC equipment
Ability to handle stress associated with frequent deadlines and tight schedules
Occasional travel by car or plane as necessary for business purposes
Hybrid Work Option Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility depends upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES Complete the employment application online at
https://www.copera.org/careers . Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload. Please review the following question; you will be asked for a response to this as part of your application.
Describe a change initiative you led, what was your role, the scale of the change, and how you measured success.
As part of the application process we would like you to provide us with a change management plan outlining strategies, timelines, and communication plans based on ADKAR. Please send the requested work products directly to
asailer@copera.org .
Job Description Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Position Title Change Management Specialist Division: Change Management Reports to: Director of Change Management Job Status: Full Time / Exempt Salary: $83,000.00 - $103,000.00 annually, Commensurate with experience Posting Dates: 12/19/2025 – 1/11/2026
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This role focuses on the people side of change at multiple levels: enterprise, division, and individual. It completes detailed stakeholder identification and end‑user needs assessments to design, develop, and deliver robust change‑management plans focused on audience‑appropriate communication mechanisms and tactics to address end‑user needs and expected impacts.
Ideal Candidate Statement The selected candidate will have the opportunity to directly influence the success of our organization through the implementation of initiatives. The individual must have demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to manage change strategies for enterprise‑level software/technology initiatives. Maintaining confidentiality is a must.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
The Change Management Specialist builds and implements change management strategies and plans to improve employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance. The individual drives efforts to gather requirements and recommend solutions for complex change‑management and communication needs for impacted staff and business end‑user audiences.
This position works in partnership with all project stakeholders to ensure change‑management needs are scoped properly at the beginning of the project lifecycle and that key change deliverables, risks, and budgets are incorporated into project plans. As part of the Change Management team, the specialist partners closely with the Communications Division and the Human Resources Division to ensure key messages and milestones are distributed throughout the organization to facilitate a culture of change and transparency.
Partner with Project Managers to design, develop, and deliver end‑to‑end change management, team development, and organizational development solutions
Apply a structured approach to transition individuals and teams from the current state to the desired state to achieve improved and sustainable mission results
Support management of multiple assigned change processes, including software platform transition and process improvement initiatives
Support the development and maintenance of the Change Agent Network
Create action plans for implementing the change activities identified in the change‑management strategy and propose resources required to support each plan
Conduct a change readiness assessment as a baseline current state and use data to inform the change‑management strategy and identify potential areas of resistance
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of change initiatives, tracking employee adoption rates, utilization improvements, and other relevant data to assess the impact of implemented changes and make data‑driven adjustments as needed
Plan and facilitate executive sponsorship plans by ensuring that key executives are actively engaged in supporting and championing change initiatives; collaborate with senior leaders to articulate the vision, benefits, and expected outcomes of the change to enhance organizational buy‑in
Create, maintain, and report to project leadership the status of change‑management efforts and results on a regular basis
Apply industry best practices in developing all change‑management strategies
Plan and lead meetings with project teams to document requirements, explore potential solutions, and present iteratively and on completion of change activities as needed
Manage and maintain a Change Management Framework and Toolkit, including practical examples and use cases, and continuously improve based on best practices
Support organizational learning activities as SME in change methodology and best practices
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of project implementation and/or change management experience
Familiarity with ADKAR
Experience conducting readiness assessments, stakeholder assessments, and change impact analyses
Familiarity with enterprise‑level change initiatives
Demonstrated proficiency in developing visual representations of data
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in change management or a business‑related field
Change management certification or designation
Prosci certification (a plus)
Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier and printer machine
Occasional moving and positioning of supplies in excess of 20 pounds
Professional presentation in alignment with the financial services industry
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to operate standard PC equipment
Ability to handle stress associated with frequent deadlines and tight schedules
Occasional travel by car or plane as necessary for business purposes
Hybrid Work Option Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility depends upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES Complete the employment application online at
https://www.copera.org/careers . Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload. Please review the following question; you will be asked for a response to this as part of your application.
Describe a change initiative you led, what was your role, the scale of the change, and how you measured success.
As part of the application process we would like you to provide us with a change management plan outlining strategies, timelines, and communication plans based on ADKAR. Please send the requested work products directly to
asailer@copera.org .
Job Description Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Position Title Change Management Specialist Division: Change Management Reports to: Director of Change Management Job Status: Full Time / Exempt Salary: $83,000.00 - $103,000.00 annually, Commensurate with experience Posting Dates: 12/19/2025 – 1/11/2026
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