Change Management Consultant

Summary

Job Category:
Organizational Excellence
Job Title:
Change Management Consultant
Job Category Definition:
This specialty covers the strategic and tactical activities involving project management practices, business process improvement, and organizational change management. The purpose of positions within this job category is the enhancement of business performance through the planning and execution of strategic initiatives; the design of efficient and effective work processes; the pursuit of overall continuous improvement; the design, implementation and assessment of change management strategies. Organizational Excellence functions include engaging stakeholders to meet organizational goals through effective planning, execution, and on-time/on-budget delivery of projects; determination of solutions to business problems; design and support of solutions for new or existing business processes; identification of change resistance; application and adoption of change management techniques; development and evaluation of effective communication, training plans, and other tools. 
Job Title Definition:
Change Management Consultants apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation; diagnose, design, implement, and assess change management strategies and plans in support of overall Organizational Excellence initiatives; identify people side risks and anticipated points of resistance; conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to stakeholders; provide significant input in the development of communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, stakeholder assessments, training plans, and resistance management plans; administer measurements systems to track adoption, utilization, and proficiency of changes; work collaboratively as part of a team that often includes Project Managers, Business Analysts, and engagement with senior leadership. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
 

Levels

Level 1  

There is currently no Level 1.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE0102 K Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization; perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas/applications by continuously building on current job knowledge; maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in a diverse environment; support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities; interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under general supervision, while performing assignments that are varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Typical Education & Experience

2+ years related experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Industry certifications preferred (e.g. Prosci)

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Contribute to change management initiatives through planning, assessment, diagnosis, design, and implementation at a department/office level, as a member of a broader campus, college or work unit team
  • Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation
  • Participate in organizational change management projects and make recommendations for improvements
  • Assist with data collection, management, and analysis
  • Assist in the identification of risks and anticipated points of resistance and participate in the development of plans to mitigate or address concerns
  • Assist in documenting definitions and attributes of current processes using visual diagrams, process models, process maps or other tools as appropriate
  • Support the development of actionable and targeted change management plans 
  • Contribute to the application of readiness assessments; evaluate results and support the presentation of findings to relevant stakeholders
  • Contribute to the administration of measurement systems to track adoption, utilization, and proficiency of individual changes
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team, coordinating efforts with other change consultants and unit/departmental leaders
  • Partner with key roles such as project managers, business analysts, and process improvement specialists to achieve business value for the customer
  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in meetings with a broad range of stakeholders
  • Coach managers and supervisors through change and act as a liaison in connecting relevant parties and stakeholders 
  • Support the determination of the impact of organizational change management programs and assist with the development of alternative strategies as needed

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE0103 L Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may lead a project team involved in completion of difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience

5+ years related experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Industry certifications preferred (e.g. Prosci)

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation
  • Serve as a key contributor to unit or departmental initiatives surrounding change management activities
  • Lead organizational change management projects at the unit or department level through diagnosis, design, implementation, and assessment
  • Implement change management strategy using situational awareness combined with specific details of the change and the groups being impacted
  • Identify potential people side risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop plans to mitigate or address concerns
  • Develop a set of actionable and targeted change management plans
  • Provide significant input to the development of communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, stakeholder assessments, training plan, and resistance management plans
  • Conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to relevant stakeholders
  • Conduct project management activities such as communicating with resource managers, team leads, etc. in order to track project milestones and keep the focus on delivering project commitments
  • Exercise awareness regarding process improvement activities; facilitate discussions surrounding gaps in process improvement and make recommendations for change
  • Analyze existing and design new or improved business processes; identify any gaps or necessary changes
  • Develop analytical reports for projects and identify goals and metrics
  • Administer measurement systems to track adoption, utilization, and proficiency of individual changes
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team, coordinating efforts with other change consultants and unit/departmental leaders
  • Partner with key roles such as project managers, business analysts, and process improvement specialists to achieve business value for the customer
  • Coach managers and supervisors through change and act as a liaison in connecting relevant parties and stakeholders
  • Determine the impact of organizational change management programs and develop alternative strategies as needed
  • May provide consultation with the establishment and enhancement of the strategic plan for the unit 

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE0104 M Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and complete complex assignments; integrate complex elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity throughout the University; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; present ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; develop new techniques, concepts, theories, programs or solutions and apply them to complex strategic operating issues; typically work independently on complex work assignments, review progress and evaluate results and update management as appropriate; may direct and delegate work to lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

7+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher; Master’s Degree preferred

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Requires industry certification (e.g., Prosci)
 

Typical Work Duties
  • Lead the application of a large scope change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation
  • Act as a lead contributor to University-wide change management activities 
  • Contribute to the development of major transformation requirements for University-wide projects and initiatives
  • Manage organizational change management projects at the University level through diagnosis, design, implementation, and assessment
  • Create and refine change management strategy for large-scale projects; use situational awareness combined with specific details of the change and the groups being impacted
  • Support the establishment and refinement of a change management toolkit
  • Identify potential people side risks and anticipated points of resistance; lead the development of plans to mitigate or address concerns
  • Develop a set of actionable and targeted change management plans
  • Lead the development of communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, stakeholder assessments, training plan, and resistance management plans 
  • Conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to relevant stakeholders
  • Lead project management activities such as communicating with resource managers, team leads, etc. in order to track project milestones and keep the focus on delivering project commitments
  • Facilitate discussions surrounding gaps in process improvement and make recommendations for change
  • Design new or improved business processes; identify any gaps or necessary changes
  • Administer measurement systems to track adoption, utilization, and proficiency of individual changes
  • Determine the impact of organizational change management programs and develop alternative strategies
  • May lead or oversee a team; coordinate efforts with other change consultants and unit/departmental leaders
  • Partner with key roles such as project managers, business analysts, and process improvement specialists to achieve business value for the customer
  • Coach managers and supervisors through change and act as a liaison in connecting relevant parties and stakeholders
  • Consult with senior leadership in the establishment and enhancement of the strategic plan 

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE0105 N Exempt

Level 5 positions typically extend mastery of job knowledge to the principles, theories and practices of related specialties; expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate into all work assignments and procedures; evaluate and enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of diversity; oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination between multiple departments across the University or with external customers; prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver to a broad variety of audiences; identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues which may involve unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; may direct and supervise lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

8+ years related experience

Master’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Requires industry certification (e.g., Prosci)
 

Typical Work Duties
  • Oversee the application of a structured change management approach and methodology for the organization
  • Provide direction and oversight to University-wide change management activities 
  • Design and develop major transformation requirements for projects and initiatives; set overall strategy and lead strategic planning for the change management function
  • Manage organizational change management projects at the University level through diagnosis, design, implementation, and assessment
  • Engage in industry research and benchmarking regarding new methodology
  • Initiate conversations across the organization, develop community of practice, and drive the creation of a change management toolkit
  • Develop a set of actionable and targeted change management plans
  • Oversee the development of communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, stakeholder assessments, training plans, and resistance management plans 
  • Conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to relevant stakeholders
  • Lead project management, integrated logistics support, and quality assurance activities for the unit
  • Facilitate discussions surrounding gaps in process improvement and make recommendations for change
  • Establish and maintain best practices for business/functional analysis of processes; examine processes to understand impact to people, strategy, systems and general business operations and recommend actions or provide information to stakeholders to manage change
  • Determine the impact of organizational change management programs and develop alternative strategies
  • Responsible for various administrative and budget tasks
  • Provide direction and leadership to a team; coordinate efforts with other change consultants and unit/departmental leaders
  • Partner with key roles such as project managers, business analysts, and process improvement specialists to achieve business value for the customer
  • May partner with external organizational on various initiatives
  • Coach managers and supervisors through change and act as a liaison in connecting relevant parties and stakeholders 
  • Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the establishment and enhancement of strategic plan 

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.