Organisational Change Management Consultant

Hydrogen Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 84,033 - 90,921; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group in San Diego is seeking an Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist for a 1-Year Contract. This role focuses on facilitating organizational change by helping employees adopt new processes and systems effectively.

Key responsibilities include supporting change strategies, conducting impact assessments, and developing training materials. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in Organizational Change Management or a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Communications, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Organizational Change Management or similar.
• Solid understanding of change management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of change management strategies and plans.
• Conduct change impact assessments to evaluate effects on operations.
• Develop and deliver targeted communications around changes.
• Track and report on change adoption metrics and feedback.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management principles

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist

• Location: Century Park East, CA (may work out of district offices throughout San Diego County as needed)
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday onsite | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Duration: 1-Year Contract
• Pay Rate: $61-66/hour

Position Summary

The Organizational Change Management (OCM) Specialist plays a key role in supporting organizational transformation initiatives by helping employees successfully adopt new processes, systems, and behaviors across a variety of small and large-scale projects. This position focuses on driving stakeholder engagement, minimizing resistance, and ensuring organizational changes are effectively implemented and sustained.

Key Responsibilities

Change Management Support

• Support the design and execution of change management strategies and plans aligned with project objectives.
• Conduct change impact assessments to evaluate how initiatives affect people, processes, and business operations.
• Identify and analyze stakeholders to ensure engagement, alignment, and project success.
• Support the development and implementation of change readiness and adoption activities.

Communications & Training

• Develop and deliver clear, targeted communications to increase awareness and understanding of organizational changes.
• Coordinate and support training programs, training materials, and end-user readiness activities.
• Assist in creating communication and training deliverables that support successful adoption.

Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption

• Track and report on change adoption metrics, readiness assessments, and employee feedback.
• Identify potential resistance and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, HR teams, and business leaders to integrate change management activities into project plans.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Development, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Organizational Change Management, Human Resources, Communications, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prosci Change Management Certification.
• Experience supporting business transformation, process improvement, or system implementation initiatives.
• Experience developing communications, training materials, and stakeholder engagement plans.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Self‑starter with a proactive, results‑oriented mindset.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Strong situational awareness and understanding of organizational dynamics and human behavior.
• Ability to present technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to effectively lead meetings and discussions.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.