Senior Change Management Consultant

Deltek; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Deltek is seeking a Change Management Consultant who leads and executes change management strategies for enterprise-scale transformation and technology initiatives, including AI-driven tools. You will partner with client stakeholders and project teams to minimize disruption and maximize business value.

You will design communications, training, and engagement plans, conduct readiness and impact assessments, and coach leadership on best practices.

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.

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

Job description

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

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

US Citizenship is required for this position