Job Description
Job Title: Change Management Consultant
Job Description This role leads the development and execution of Change Management strategies and plans on large initiatives focusing on the people side of successful program/project execution and sustained benefits.
Responsibilities - Lead the design and development of the Change Management program/project strategy.
- Create and manage detailed change management project plans based on the change strategy to drive adoption, sustain changes, and realize ROI.
- Establish and lead the Change Management project/program team.
- Develop and maintain Change Management program/project plans, schedules, and metrics.
- Track plan execution and provide status updates to the Program Manager, PMO, and Sponsors/Advisory team.
- Identify and manage people risks, issues, and decisions.
- Perform Change Management assessments, including Stakeholder, Readiness, and Impact assessments, and analyze the information.
- Develop strategies as an input to communication and training activities.
- Develop approaches to assess current understanding and support of the change.
- Drive awareness, understanding, and ownership of changes throughout the project lifecycle and successfully transfer sustainment ownership at project close.
- Create, develop, and facilitate change networks or other methods to share information, gather feedback, perform readiness checks, and support those impacted.
- Provide guidance that supports the design and delivery of end-user training and communication.
- Coach and mentor others on Change Management practices or deliverables.
- Consult with and influence project leadership and sponsors to develop and deliver results in alignment with the change management strategy.
Essential Skills - Business process improvement
- Value stream mapping
- A minimum of six years of proven Organizational Change Management experience
- Extensive knowledge of tools, methodology, and modules used in leading and managing change
- Ability to apply change management processes and tools to create a strategy and roadmap
- Ability to quickly gain insight into business needs, unique cultures, historical experience with change, and area capacity to change
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills at all levels of an organization
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key leaders and influence at all levels of the organization
- Ability to think creatively and design strategic solutions to complex changes while managing a project team, schedule, and desired outcomes
Additional Skills & Qualifications - A four-year degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in business, organizational development, or related field
- CCMP Certification
- Demonstrated successful completion of change management projects/programs at an enterprise change level involving a complex change
- Corporate Competencies at the Manager level: Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication, Customer Focus, Decision-making, Leadership, Results Orientation, and Teamwork
Work Environment This position is remote with the ability to travel to Cedar Rapids as needed.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.
About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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