Change Management Consultant

Change Management Consultant

Start: Immediate

Duration: 12/31/2026

Location: Hybrid from Oakland, CA – one day per week on site

W2 hourly rate: $98.00 All benefits

Provide consultation on change management approaches, plans, and practices. Assistance in implementing change management plans.

• CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION: Provide change management support for major initiatives to ensure that the workforce is prepared for technology, process, and organizational changes in accordance with our Enterprise Change Standard. Assess change management needs and design change management plans that support organizational readiness for change, both pre and post-project deployment. In partnership with project managers and business sponsors, execute change management plans that include coordinated Learning, Communication, and Engagement activities. May partner with Learning and Communications teams to implement plans. Drive the sustained adoption of change to maximize the effectiveness and benefits of change initiatives. Work with project teams to incorporate change management activities into the overall project plan.

• LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES: Identify communication and training opportunities and approaches to facilitate understanding and to garner support for change. Review training and communication plans and deliverables to ensure they meet the project's needs. May develop and implement communication plans on smaller projects.

• RISK ASSESSMENT: Anticipate people-related risks and develop plans and actions to mitigate risks and address concerns.

• ONGOING ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION: Evaluate and measure results and success of change management strategies, plans and actions and present findings. At project close, develop project sustainability plan and monitor effectiveness.

• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Develop & maintain relationships with project stakeholders including management, union leadership and matrix or cross-functional teams to deliver desired impact and results.

• OCM GOVERNANCE: Incorporate OCM Methodology into existing governance processes, participate in project evaluations and design strategies to assist project teams in meeting OCM requirements.

• KNOWLEDGE: Completion of instructor-led change management training in a change methodology aligned with the ACMP Standard.

• SCOPE: Leads change management strategy, approaches, plans, and tactics for high-impact change management initiatives involving cross-functional teams spanning multiple business groups.

Requirements:

Must have 8 years of change management experience on large-scale change projects

Must have experience identifying gaps in training and consultant on Learning initiatives. Must understand corporate learning cycle

Must have experience leading change strategy across multiple lines of business

Must have strong relationship management skills with stakeholders, union reps and cross functional teams

Must have experience developing change plans, implementing change and evaluating and measuring change results

Must have experience mitigating change risk

Must be nimble and adaptable - Demonstrated experience adjusting quickly to changing priorities, stakeholders, or project conditions.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed with sound judgment – Proven ability to move work forward efficiently while maintaining quality and alignment with business objectives

Must have Clear and effective communication – Strong capability to translate complex changes into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.

Must have experience presenting to stakeholders, business partners and union reps