Change Management Consultant - M&A Integration

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

Key Responsibilities

Change & Adoption Strategy
Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies to support M&A integration initiatives.
Identify change impacts and adoption risks associated with M&A activities and define mitigation strategies.
Apply Prosci or equivalent change frameworks to drive sustained adoption and business readiness.

Communication & Engagement
Create and manage a multi-channel communication plan tailored to diverse stakeholder groups.
Develop clear, concise, and targeted messaging aligned to M&A milestones and business objectives.
Partner with leadership to enable consistent, transparent, and timely communication throughout the change lifecycle.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Alignment
Conduct stakeholder assessments to identify influence, readiness, and engagement levels.
Collaborate with Business, IT, HR, and other functional teams to ensure alignment and coordinated execution.
Serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership on change readiness and organizational impact.

Training & Enablement
Leverage adult learning principles to design effective training and enablement approaches.
Partner with learning teams to support training design methodologies that reinforce adoption and behavior change.
Ensure learning materials align with change objectives and user needs.

Risk Management & Reporting
Proactively identify risks related to change adoption, resistance, and communication gaps.
Track change metrics, adoption indicators, and feedback to inform course corrections.
Provide regular status updates and insights to leadership and program stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in Change Management, Organizational Change, or Transformation roles.
Prosci Certification (required).
5 years of strong experience in communication strategy development and multi-channel delivery.
2-3 years of solid understanding of adult learning principles and training design methodologies.
2-3 years of experience supporting M&A initiatives or large-scale transformations (preferred).
Proven ability to work effectively across business and IT functions.
Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and influence capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
Exposure to HR, technology, or operating model integrations during M&A.
Familiarity with change analytics and adoption measurement tools.


About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($55.00-60.00). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.