Senior Consultant – Organizational Change Management (OCM) (Remote)

MC² Consulting is looking for organizational change management (OCM) consultants to work with our Pacific Northwest-based clients. We are interviewing now to fulfill anticipated needs in 2022 and beyond.

About MC² Consulting

We are an established PNW-based management consulting firm with large public-sector clients, enabling them to make lasting improvements. Our team members are highly collaborative and supportive of one another We offer a wide array of opportunities for learning and building experience, working with our many interesting clients and projects. In order to best serve our clients, we are looking to grow and diversify our team.

MC² is an organization committed to advancing racial justice and equity for all. We believe it is essential to include all perspectives and apply an equity lens in everything we do. Within our own organization we create a culture and business processes that are welcoming and inclusive of everyone. Further, we value the unique lived experiences of those with marginalized identities, and recognize that they can be an asset in this position.

Position Overview

We are currently hiring Senior Consultants for Organizational Change Management (OCM). This position is ideal for experienced OCM consultants who feel confident leading client engagements.

More about this position:

• Flexible schedule.
• Remote due to COVID-19, eventually work will be part time on-site in the Puget Sound or Portland area.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Combination of self-directed work and collaboration with your colleagues.

We expect to keep our consultants busy, though with some ebbs and flows in the workload. The position is to start as an independent contractor with potential to become a W-2 employee with benefits. If you have the skills and experience we seek, and would like growth opportunities, a more flexible schedule, little or no travel, please contact us.

Responsibilities:

• Guiding clients through the OCM process for medium- and large-scale projects including systems implementations.
• Facilitation of stakeholder focus groups and surveys.
• Identification of change benefits, potential impacts, and risks.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Development of on OCM plans, communication plans, training plans, and other key OCM related plans.
• Refining communication plans and development of content.
• Creation of training materials and delivery of training to client teams.
• Planning and facilitation of OCM teams and ongoing meetings.
• Assessment of readiness for change, and potential points of resistance.
• Coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure a unified vision of OCM and successful change implementation.

Applicants must have:

• 4+ years OCM experience as an external, professional OCM consultant.
• Prosci change management practitioner certification.
• Experience performing organizational change management as part of system implementation projects.
• Candidates must reside in the Puget Sound area or Portland/Vancouver area.
• Candidates must have experience working in public sector.
• Experience facilitating teams.
• Excellent client-facing written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting to senior-level staff.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience facilitating remote meetings.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience with project management.
• Experience with public utilities or educational institutions.
• Experience with process improvement.
• Experience with Visio or Lucid Chart.

Education: B.S. or B.A. or higher from an accredited institution. Preferred areas of study include Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Policy, or Public Administration. A Master’s Degree in Change Management is a strong plus. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience should also apply.

Software Required: Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Type: Contract, Part Time to Full Time depending on position

Work Remotely: Temporary due to COVID-19

** Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by MC2 Consulting. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, now or in the future, for this position.

MC2 Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, nationality, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace.