Change Management Consultant - Virtual

Alight Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a Change Management Consultant to lead complex change initiatives. The role involves managing project plans, developing training strategies, and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management and communication skills, along with a relevant degree and experience in change management.

Benefits

Health Coverage Options

Wellbeing and Support Programs

Retirement Plans

Continuing Education and Training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in change management or business transformation.
• Strong writing and communication skills in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute project plans for change initiatives.
• Develop training strategies and materials for clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Change Management

Training

Strategic Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in Change Management

Tools

MS Office

Cloud-based HR Systems

Job description

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Strada’s Change Management practice supports clients globally to maximize the value of their investments in HR and Finance transformation programs. With particular emphasis on technology-enabled change programs and related HR and Finance operations, the team addresses complex business challenges with change management solutions that align business- and people-related goals.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven consultant to lead and support complex change initiatives that drive business value on behalf of our clients. The team’s consultants blend industry-leading practices with practical, hands-on experience through user-centric, data-driven techniques to ensure that our clients are able to introduce and sustain new ways of working.As part of our global Change Management practice, you will work to enable our clients’ success—aligned leaders, consultative HR and Finance operations, and more engaged employees—through daily use of digital technologies.

The Change Management Consultant works with other team members and leads as well as contributes to the management and execution of key project activities and deliverables. Their responsibilities will focus on one or more of the following areas: Change Management, Communication, Training, and HR and Finance Transformation.

The Role

• Manage and execute project plan. Independently manage and execute project plan activities and deliverables on smaller projects or under the guidance of senior team members on larger efforts to meet desired objectives and deadlines, adhering to project scope, budgets, and resource planning
• Lead and support client service and delivery. Partner with senior team members to lead the delivery of in-scope activities for small to medium-sized client engagements, and supporting senior team members for large-scale engagement
• Development of client-specific-content. Perform/support the performance of foundational analysis and using output to inform the development of change management and strategic communication strategies and plans, and develop and deliver training strategies and plans; includes (but not limited to) development of communication and/or training materials
• Build relationships. Build credible relationships with client partners, including C-level stakeholders, plus internal colleagues including team members, project leadership, PMO, functional and technical resources
• Serve as a trusted advisor. Advise and support clients on how to best navigate change and communicate strategically within the context of broader transformation initiatives. Ensure the client team understands and implements leading practice change management approaches resulting in the attainment of key business outcomes
• Support business development. Knowledge of needs analysis, solution design for client engagement. During active engagements, identify additional change management revenue opportunities
• Identify improvement opportunities. Identify and successfully pursue opportunities to improve or change the team’s methodology and practices
• Contribute and participate as a team member. Contribute to the practice as an engaged team member, participating in community discussions, continually learning, and supporting other consultants

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Change Management or relevant field of study

• 5+ years of relevant work experience related to change management and/or business transformation
• Strategic communications consulting, including marketing/promotional/project launch communications experience
• Some experience in training and instructional design
• Working knowledge of cloud-based HR and/or Finance systems
• Excellent project management and communication skills (i.e., presentation, facilitation, prioritization)
• Strong writing skills in multiple formats, including digital and live-session communications experience
• Ability to communicate complex cultural, behavioral, role and/or process changes clearly and succinctly
• Ability to remain flexible, quickly learn and adapt
• Motivated self-starter with strong time management skills
• Aptitude to work collaboratively in an ambiguous environment, diligently applying team standards in day-to-day work
• Strong skills in MS Office applications
• Travel will vary by project. However, as this is a client-facing role, travel of 15-30% may be needed during peak periods.

Preferred

• Certifications such as Prosci, SHRM, ASTD, etc.
• Experience supporting deployments of cloud-based Human Capital Management and Financials-enabling technologies such as Workday and SAP SuccessFactors
• Familiarity with HR and/or Finance Transformation
• Previous experience in a consulting environment or comparable client-facing role

Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

72,200 USD

Maximum :

114,500 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Strada also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Viqv69

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.