Change Management Consultant

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • Posted 3 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Change Management Consultant

Job Details





A recognized Retail organization in Rutherford, NJ is seeking a seasoned Change Management Consultant to Lead end-to-end change management activities across multiple IT projects.


About the Opportunity:



  • W2 ONLY - NO Corps or 3rd parties

  • Assignment Length: Long-term contract

  • Setting: hybrid role in Rutherford, NJ with on-site presence as needed, especially during the initial phases


Responsibilities:



  • Develop and execute stakeholder assessments to identify key impacted groups

  • Conduct change impact assessments to evaluate organizational effects and readiness

  • Design and implement communication strategies tailored to diverse stakeholder groups

  • Create and manage training plans to support adoption and minimize disruption

  • Collaborate with project teams, business units, and leadership to align change efforts

  • Monitor and report progress of change initiatives to the Sr. Director

  • Identify and escalate risks or resistance impacting successful change adoption

  • Own the change management workstream and ensure alignment with project timelines

  • Facilitate feedback loops and adjust plans based on stakeholder input and project evolution

  • Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement efforts


Qualifications:



  • 5+ years of experience in change management, preferably within IT or digital transformation projects

  • Proven track record managing change for complex initiatives such as system migrations or enterprise rollouts

  • Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter)

  • Ability to think critically and apply change management principles within the context of Avolta's Change Management Methodology

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Experience developing and executing training and communication plans

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong analytical skills to assess impacts and measure success

  • Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and managing up

  • Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) is a plus



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