Senior Consultant Organizational Change Management

at  Cherokee Federal

SENIOR CONSULTANT

As a Senior Consultant for Organizational Change Management within our Organization and People consulting practice, you will lead client engagement and project initiatives aimed at transforming federal client business processes and enterprise digitalization environments. You will collaborate with leadership, key stakeholders, and unionized labor groups to understand the unique challenges across the enterprise and lead the design and execution of comprehensive, measurable transformation activities. Ideally, you will bring a consultative approach and proven track record of successfully managing comparable complex initiatives, driving change management projects while delivering high quality deliverables, and fostering collaborative relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, or a related field.
• Proven experience (6+ years) in delivering change management initiatives and managing transformation projects in a federal government and/or unionized labor environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to pass a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.Must be able to travel periodically (1-2 weeks per quarter) to support client site initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CCMP and/or Prosci change management certifications are highly desirable.
• Project management certification is a plus.
• Prior federal experience.
• Proficiency in leading and managing organizational change initiatives in large-scale industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.Ability to develop and implement effective strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.

• Design and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of change management, transformation projects, and on-time deliverables, while ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives. Lead planning and project execution plans and to communicate updates on a regular basis.
• Manage and/or collaborate with a team of change management and strategy consultants, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal client stakeholders, understanding needs, and collaborating with team members and Subject Matter Experts (SME) on effective solutions.
• Work closely with clients and SMEs to develop and implement a phased strategy and adoption plan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and objectives.
• Develop and implement change management strategies, to include strategic communications, to facilitate smooth transitions and organizational adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services, meeting or exceeding client expectations and industry standards.Performs other job-related duties as assigned