ERM
Managing Consultant, Change Management and Continuous Improvement
ERM, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
Managing Consultant, Change Management and Continuous Improvement
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Consultant to provide expert change management support for our clients. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in change management, project management, process improvement, and/or organizational design. This role plays a crucial part in guiding clients through transformative initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Business Development and Sales | Industries: Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead and manage change management projects for diverse clients, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and systems.
Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption, minimize resistance, and drive measurable results.
Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to assess organizational readiness and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
Design and facilitate workshops, communications, and training sessions to support change initiatives.
Leverage business development and commercial expertise to identify new opportunities for client engagement and growth, building and nurturing strong client relationships, contributing to proposal development, and supporting commercial negotiations.
Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Analyze and improve business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions that enhance organizational performance.
Support organizational design efforts, including structure realignment, role definition, and workforce transition planning.
Track and report on key change management metrics and project deliverables to clients and internal leadership.
Coach and mentor junior consultants and client teams in best practices for change management and process improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management, management consulting, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from initiation to completion, preferably in a consulting environment.
Demonstrated commercial acumen in leading change management initiatives, including identifying organizational impacts and supporting the implementation of new business processes and service offerings.
Strong background in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and/or organizational design principles.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) and/or project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is highly desirable.
Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organization and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Key Competencies
Leadership and influence
Strategic thinking
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Adaptability and resilience
Excellent written and verbal communication
Client orientation and relationship building
Compensation For the Managing Consultant, Change Management and Continuous Improvement position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $X – $Y (USD). Employee pay within this range will be based on several factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (note that casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.
How to Apply You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Equal Employment Opportunity ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Business Development and Sales | Industries: Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead and manage change management projects for diverse clients, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and systems.
Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption, minimize resistance, and drive measurable results.
Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to assess organizational readiness and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
Design and facilitate workshops, communications, and training sessions to support change initiatives.
Leverage business development and commercial expertise to identify new opportunities for client engagement and growth, building and nurturing strong client relationships, contributing to proposal development, and supporting commercial negotiations.
Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Analyze and improve business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions that enhance organizational performance.
Support organizational design efforts, including structure realignment, role definition, and workforce transition planning.
Track and report on key change management metrics and project deliverables to clients and internal leadership.
Coach and mentor junior consultants and client teams in best practices for change management and process improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management, management consulting, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from initiation to completion, preferably in a consulting environment.
Demonstrated commercial acumen in leading change management initiatives, including identifying organizational impacts and supporting the implementation of new business processes and service offerings.
Strong background in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and/or organizational design principles.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) and/or project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is highly desirable.
Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organization and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Key Competencies
Leadership and influence
Strategic thinking
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Adaptability and resilience
Excellent written and verbal communication
Client orientation and relationship building
Compensation For the Managing Consultant, Change Management and Continuous Improvement position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $X – $Y (USD). Employee pay within this range will be based on several factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (note that casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.
How to Apply You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Equal Employment Opportunity ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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