Senior Change Management Consultant

Deltek; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Deltek is seeking a Change Management Consultant to lead strategic change efforts for enterprise-scale transformations, including AI-driven initiatives. You will partner with client stakeholders and project teams to minimize disruption while maximizing business value and adoption.

Responsibilities include readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, training design, and analytics-enabled adoption measurement, with a focus on responsible AI deployment and change governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years leading change management on complex enterprise projects.
• Expertise in change management methodologies (Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter).
• Ability to conduct readiness, stakeholder, and impact assessments.
• Strong communication and training strategy development skills.
• Experience coaching senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management strategies for enterprise projects.
• Conduct readiness and stakeholder analyses to tailor approaches.
• Design and deliver communication, training, and engagement plans for adoption.
• Lead AI and automation adoption change, address workforce readiness and reskilling.
• Advise client leadership on best practices and risk mitigation.
• Measure adoption metrics and use AI analytics to refine strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to align change with project goals.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder analysis

Communication

Facilitation

AI/automation understanding

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/OD/HR

Master's degree in OD/BA or related

Tools

Prosci/ADKAR

Kotter methodologies

Job description

Position Overview

The Change Management Consultant leads and executes change management strategies that drive successful adoption of complex, enterprise-scale transformation and technology initiatives. This role partners closely with client stakeholders and project teams to minimize disruption and maximize business value, including the adoption of AI-driven tools and automation, directly supporting Deltek's mission to empower the people doing the world's most consequential work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies for enterprise-scale transformation and technology implementation projects
• Conduct change readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and change impact assessments to inform tailored approaches
• Design and deliver communication, training, and engagement plans that drive user adoption
• Lead change strategies specifically for AI and automation adoption, addressing workforce readiness, reskilling, and responsible use concerns
• Advise and coach client stakeholders and project leadership on change management best practices
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and resistance throughout the change lifecycle
• Measure and report on adoption metrics, leveraging AI-powered analytics tools to refine strategies and demonstrate value
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, technical teams, and business leaders to align change efforts with project goals

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress.

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Deltek Professional Services' mission is to deliver solutions that help our customers connect and automate the project lifecycle that fuels their business. Our group is responsible for assisting our global clients as they become new members of Deltek’s Project Nation by applying professional services proven methodology in areas such as systems design, configuration, testing, training and solution documentation. We are a group of passionate, driven and collaborative individuals who pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class services to a diverse set of customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience leading change management on complex, enterprise-scale transformation or technology implementation projects
• Demonstrated expertise in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter) and their practical application
• Proven ability to conduct change readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and impact assessments
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience developing communication and training strategies
• Experience advising and coaching senior client stakeholders and project leadership
• Working knowledge of how AI and automation technologies impact organizations, workforces, and change adoption Preferred Qualifications
• Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent formal credential
• Consulting experience within a professional services or advisory firm
• Experience supporting change on ERP or enterprise software implementations
• Familiarity with project-based industries (e.g., architecture, engineering, construction, government contracting, or professional services)
• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience leading change management for AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation initiatives
• Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and responsible adoption frameworks

The U.S. salary range for this position is $72,000.00-$127,000.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

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