Change Management Consultant

Overview:

We are seeking a Change Management Consultant with strong experience in Organizational Change Management (OCM) and large-scale technology implementations. This role will involve driving successful change initiatives, ensuring they meet objectives on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently lead change management workstreams or support overall program leadership on multiple change initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery, employee adoption, and budget alignment.
• Develop and Execute Change Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive change management plans to maximize employee adoption, usage, and proficiency, and align these strategies with project timelines.
• Executive and Leadership Coaching: Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives, guiding them in fulfilling their roles as change sponsors. Support managers and supervisors by providing coaching to help their teams navigate transitions.
• Communication & Training Support: Oversee the creation, delivery, and management of communication and training strategies to prepare stakeholders and ensure readiness for change.
• Impact & Readiness Assessments: Conduct impact analyses, assess organizational readiness, and identify key stakeholders. Create tailored strategies to address stakeholder needs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Manage Resistance: Identify and manage resistance to change, employing strategies to mitigate challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
• Metrics & Monitoring: Define success metrics, track progress across multiple projects, and adjust strategies to ensure positive results and alignment with project objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage change management deliverables, such as communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, and resistance management strategies.
• Collaborate with global project teams to integrate change management activities into overall project plans and timelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3 5 years of direct OCM experience with 2-3 years dedicated to focus on large ERP implementations (SAP preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Development/Behavior, Human Resource Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) preferred.
• Previous experience in consulting, preferably with a Big Four or top-tier consulting firm.
• Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams, including leading or coordinating work with offshore team members.
• Experience in supply-chain related projects is a plus.
• Industry experience in sectors such as CPG, Retail, Life Sciences/Pharma, Automotive, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Tech or Hi-Tech is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in change management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives and ensure successful delivery.
• Exceptional communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic problem-solving capabilities with a focus on achieving project objectives.
• Experience working in dynamic, ambiguous environments and managing large-scale projects.

Travel Requirement

• This is a Hybrid role. On-site presence in Corona, California, is required from Tuesday through Thursday