Les Schwab Tire Centers is currently seeking an Implementation and Change Management Team Lead contractor in its company headquarters in Central Oregon. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute the rollout of the new Point of Sale (POS) system, as well as plan and lead project Change Management and Communications activities. The new POS system replaces an aged, custom application used in 423 store locations by approximately 5000 end users. The system and process changes will also impact approximately 75 Headquarters users and 350 back office personnel. The team lead will be responsible for taking the deployment conceptual model and creating a detailed project plan encompassing all components of the rollout. The Team Lead will also lead preparation activities, coordinate training and rollout activities, and lead the rollout. A major component of these activities will be leading the effort to prepare the store and headquarters organizations for change. The Team Lead will be part of the project management team, reporting to the Project Director. The expected contract duration is 18 months starting August 2009. Minimum qualifications include: Project management experience, previous POS implementation experience to multiple retail sites, change management and communications experience, business experience with a services focused retailer, knowledge of common POS system functionality, consulting experience preferred, experience communicating and working with senior executives. With over 400 stores, Les Schwab Tire Centers is the largest independent tire company in the West. Our company headquarters is in Bend, Oregon. Les Schwab is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a respectful and diverse workplace. Please visit us at www.lesschwab.com. Location: Bend, Oregon Compensation: This is a contract position. Rate is DOE. This is a contract job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. oregon