OCM Communications Consultant

Job Level: W2T Consultant • Job Location: Remote • Travel Expectations: Travel on an as needed basis to Chicago • Job Classification: Temporary (W2T) Contractor

About the role

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication workstreams for large-scale transformation initiatives, including technology, process, organizational, and cultural changes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies, plans, and campaigns aligned with change objectives.
• Create executive-level communications, presentations, talking points, newsletters, stakeholder updates, FAQs, and employee-facing content.
• Partner with change management, project management, and business leaders to identify communication needs and opportunities.
• Conduct stakeholder assessments and tailor messaging for diverse audiences across the organization.
• Develop communication calendars, channels, and engagement strategies to support program milestones.
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and drive engagement.
• Measure communication effectiveness through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and adoption metrics.
• Provide strategic counsel to executives and leadership teams on change communications and employee engagement.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and client pursuits as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in organizational change management, strategic communications, internal communications, or related consulting roles.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and presentation development skills.
• Experience developing communication strategies for technology, digital, ERP, HR, or operational transformation programs.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Self-managed PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Other unique incentives that celebrate accomplishments
• Voluntary benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Time off when you need it
• Benefits that flex
• Professional development opportunities