Senior Management Consultant - Change Management

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development support

Client-site visits occasional

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant specializing in Change Management to join a predominantly remote team serving clients across Gauteng, with occasional client site visits in Benoni.

You will develop and implement robust change management strategies, lead stakeholder engagement, and coach leadership and project teams through transformations, mergers, technology adoptions, or strategic shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of change management consulting experience.
• Proven success leading complex organizational change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Prosci ADKAR and Kotter's 8-Step methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans, including communication strategies and training programs.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify risks and resistance points.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to build support for change initiatives and foster adoption.
• Design and deliver training materials for new processes or systems.
• Monitor progress of change initiatives, measure impact, and adjust as needed.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leadership and project teams on effective change leadership.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Leadership coaching

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Prosci ADKAR

Kotter's 8-Step Process

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled Senior Management Consultant specializing in Change Management to join their predominantly remote team, serving clients across Gauteng with a hub in Benoni. This role is critical for guiding organizations through significant transitions, whether due to mergers, technology adoption, or strategic shifts. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust change management strategies that ensure employee buy-in, minimize disruption, and maximize the benefits of organizational change. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to shape how businesses adapt and thrive through transformation, working flexibly and contributing to impactful client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans, including communication strategies, stakeholder analysis, and training programs.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify potential risks and resistance points.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to build support for change initiatives and foster a culture of adoption.
• Design and deliver training materials to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed for new processes or systems.
• Monitor the progress of change initiatives, measure their impact, and make adjustments as needed.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to leadership and project teams on effective change leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in change management consulting or a related internal role.
• Proven success in leading change initiatives within large, complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive programs.
• Fully remote work flexibility, with occasional client site visits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Significant investment in professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to lead critical transformation projects for diverse clients.