Organizational Change Management Consultant | Organizational Change Manager
MDAEdge · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in change management principles and a proven ability to influence across organizational levels.
- Change Planning & Execution:
- Define and implement comprehensive change management plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Conduct impact assessments and recommend appropriate engagement strategies.
- Deliver across all change domains including stakeholder engagement, readiness, communication, training, and reinforcement.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with executive sponsors, program teams, and functional leaders.
- Partner with Field Readiness, Enablement, and Business Change Management (BCM) teams to ensure cohesive change execution.
- Collaborate across business and IT teams to drive alignment and support.
- Communication & Training:
- Design and execute communication strategies using a variety of formats such as email, PowerPoint, videos, and infographics.
- Assess training needs and support the development of training content to ensure user readiness.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Leverage feedback and lessons learned to refine change plans.
- Audit strategies based on evolving business requirements and program developments.
- Metrics & Reporting:
- Establish, monitor, and report on key change indicators including adoption rates and readiness metrics.
- Post-Implementation Support:
- Provide ongoing support post-deployment through training updates, office hours, and communication checkpoints.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in organizational change management.
- Demonstrated experience managing change involving people, processes, and technology.
- Strong grasp of change management methodologies and principles (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
- Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with experience across various mediums (email, newsletters, PPT, video).
- Proven ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams, including business and IT stakeholders.
- Experience planning stakeholder engagement and driving end-user adoption.
- Strong analytical skills to assess readiness and measure success.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP).
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially for visual storytelling.
- Intermediate to advanced graphic design capabilities.
- Familiarity with enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Wiki platforms).
- Experience supporting large-scale, enterprise-level programs.
- Exposure to change enablement platforms/tools.