Organizational Change Management Consultant

Overview

On Site
$60 - $65
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Change Management
SAFE
Organizational Change Management
OCM

Job Details

Organization Change Management Consultant

Pay Rate: $65/h on w2

Location: Washington, DC - Onsite work

Duration: 12 months Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Change Strategy & Execution: Lead the design and implementation of holistic OCM strategies and plans for complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, utilizing models such as ADKAR and Kotter.
  • Methodology Integration: Effectively manage and deliver change for projects utilizing mixed methodologies, specifically Lean Agile (including SAFe PI Planning) and Waterfall approaches.
  • Stakeholder & Resistance Management: Conduct thorough Change Impact Assessments and Stakeholder/Empathy interviews; create and execute comprehensive Change Resistance and User Adoption Plans.
  • Communications: Develop and execute strategic communication plans and messaging, ensuring clear articulation of messages to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and C-suite executives.
  • Enablement & Training: Lead the creation of new hire, onboarding, mentoring, and buddy programs to support the adoption of new systems and processes.
  • Community of Practice: Establish, manage, and mature an Organizational Change Management (OCM) Community of Practice to foster shared learning and consistent application of best practices across the organization.
  • Facilitation & Engagement: Lead high-impact engagement activities, including Webinars, User workshops, Lean Coffee, Book Clubs, Podcast hosting, and utilizing collaboration tools (FigJam, Mural, MS Team Whiteboard).
  • Measurement & Reporting: Design and deploy ADKAR Survey Assessments and define key metrics to monitor change adoption, measure effectiveness, and inform continuous process improvement efforts.
  • Tool Proficiency: Leverage advanced proficiency in MS Products
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  • Experience: Proven track record in a dedicated Change Management role, driving organizational improvements and leading others through significant enterprise change.
  • Methodology Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience and proficiency in a major OCM methodology (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8 Steps).
  • Agile Proficiency: Proven experience working in Agile/Lean-Agile environments, specifically with SAFe PI Planning, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Certifications: Active certification in a recognized OCM methodology (e.g., Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, Kotter Certified).
  • Leadership Skills: Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, servant leadership, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to clearly articulate complex messages and interact effectively with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: Proven analytical and critical thinking skills for conducting assessments and measuring OCM effectiveness.
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  • SAFe Certification: SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Practitioner, Release Train Engineer (RTE), or SAFe Coach).
  • Location Experience: Previous consulting or direct client experience within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area (DC, MD, VA).
  • Process Improvement: Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies.
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