Organizational Change Management Specialist

DSM-H Consulting; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 147,760 - 221,640; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Peoria, IL is seeking an Organizational Change Management Specialist to support internal change initiatives. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and knowledge of change management principles. Candidates will maintain relationships with internal clients, run team meetings, and influence changes across the organization. The position is onsite, offering a collaborative work environment with mentorship opportunities. This contract role is ideal for those with strong communication skills and the ability to lead without formal authority.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Organizational Change Management, transformation leadership, or strategic communication.
• Internships accepted for job experience.
• Comparable background: Change Management consultant, communications representative, public relations specialist, program manager, executive coach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with internal clients to understand upcoming changes.
• Run working team meetings while sharing screens.
• Influence and guide changes, convincing leadership of their importance.
• Write and design materials to support change rollouts.
• Coordinate activities and ensure timely execution of change plans.
• Use surveys and interviews to measure change adoption.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Coaching

HR professional

Ability to lead without authority

Problem-Solving / Adaptability

Education

5+ years of experience in Organizational Change Management

Masters holders with 2–3 years of experience

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Organizational Change Management Specialist

Location: Peoria, IL | Salary: $147,760 - $221,640 (annual)

Overview

Internal change management office collaborating with projects and executives across every division of the enterprise. No project or change is exactly the same, so we are adaptable and trusted guides to the organization.

Typical Task Breakdown

• Maintain relationships with internal clients to understand upcoming change (people, process, system, behavior, or culture changes).
• Run working team meetings, facilitating while sharing screen.
• Influence and guide changes, including convincing upper leadership to understand the importance of change management.
• Write and design materials to support a change rollout while maintaining consistent messaging across channels.
• Coordinate activities and ensure consistent and timely execution of change implementation plans.
• Use surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather perspectives and measure change adoption.

Interaction with Team

They will be provided a mentor to help them on board and get up to speed. The mentor will work through projects with them as needed until they are ready to take on projects independently.

Team Structure

Three senior specialists serve as team leads, trainers, and project startup guides. Remaining employees own internal customer relationships and drive their own change plans.

Work Environment

Fully onsite (five days a week).

Education & Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in Organizational Change Management, transformation leadership, or strategic communication.
• Internships accepted for job experience.
• Masters holders with 2–3 years of experience are open to consideration.
• Comparable background: Change Management consultant, communications representative, public relations specialist, program manager, executive coach.

Top Skills

• Communications
• Marketing
• Coaching
• HR professional
• Ability to lead without authority
• Problem‑Solving / Adaptability

Additional Technical Skills (Required)

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and other computer software.
• Knowledge of organizational change management principles.
• Bonus: Ability to share screen and make writing and design edits in real‑time.

Soft Skills (Required)

• Strong communication, execution, and ability to lead without authority.
• Problem‑Solving and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Convincing stakeholders.
• Confidence in presentation and workshop facilitation.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology and Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting