Senior Change Management Consultant

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Job Summary:

If you are passionate about people, change and making a meaningful impact, we're looking for a proactive and innovative individual to join our team as a Senior Change Management Consultant. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work independently on a variety of exciting technology and security efforts that span from small (but mighty) to complex.

What You'll Do:

• Change: Be at the forefront of our initiatives, which impact multiple business units.

• Problem Solve: Support change management methodology and deliverables by identifying problems, developing creative solutions and taking actions to resolve them.

• Collaborate: Work closely with other change managers, technology teams, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient planning and execution.

• Create and Innovate: Whether it’s innovative change approaches, communications or presentations, bring that creative energy to the table and think outside the box.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Variety: Every day brings new challenges, opportunities and experiences.

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the success and efficiency of our key efforts and services.

• Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, positivity, diverse perspectives and mutual support.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for working independently on change management solutions that range from small to complex projects or initiatives. The position will collaborate closely with other change managers, project leaders and business resources to support methodology and deliverables as required.

• Defines and develops change management strategy, approach and plan for assigned projects and/or initiatives

• Understands and applies Prosci methodology, tools and approaches and recognizes the need for methodology customization based on culture and past project / initiative experiences
  • Articulates a compelling case for change management to project sponsors and stakeholders and can explain CM concepts relative to Return on Investment (ROI) and outcomes

• Develops easy-to-understand and creative communications materials

• Designs visually appealing presentations that captivate and engage stakeholders (e.g., images, infographics and charts)

• Understands the human dynamics of change (behaviors, mindsets and culture)

• Develops and executes engagement plans to prepare, equip and support others through change including sponsorship, coaching, communications, training and resistance management plans

• Identifies potential risks and issues and develops strategies to mitigate and manage

• Integrates success measures, metrics and monitors into integrated project plans to measure adoption

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• In addition to required degree, 4 or more years related work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced consulting skills including negotiating, influencing, working across organizations, emotional intelligence, decision-making, cultural awareness and problem solving

• Advanced PowerPoint and/or graphic design skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate a vision and obtain buy-in

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt and change as business needs change

• Experience with large-scale change initiatives

• Competency in one or more complementary disciplines such as project management, Agile, innovation, design thinking, customer experience, training, communication, digital transformation

• Comfort with complexity, ambiguity and change