Senior OCM Consultant

Senior OCM Consultant

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior OCM Consultant for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN!

Position Title: Senior OCM Consultant

Location: Minneapolis, MN!

Anticipated Start Date: 1/20/2025.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months

Job Type: Contract, Remote

Salary Range: $75/hr - $85/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Organizational Change Management (OCM) Consultant to support change execution for a Finance-focused initiative. This senior-level role partners directly with the OCM Finance Lead, focusing on delivering key aspects of the change management plan. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in change management, particularly within Finance organizations, and demonstrate the ability to execute strategies effectively in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational Change Management (60%)

• Collaborate with the OCM Finance Lead to develop and execute change strategies tailored to Finance stakeholders.
• Plan and implement change management initiatives, integrating deliverables into the overall project plan.
• Monitor and report on the progress of change delivery, including business readiness and end-user adoption metrics.
• Conduct detailed stakeholder analyses and create engagement plans in partnership with IT and business teams.
• Identify and address change impacts in collaboration with global process teams and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Facilitate change advocate meetings to cascade communication and drive end-user engagement.
• Coach organizational leaders on adoption strategies, communication plans, and change impact prioritization.
• Gather and assess feedback from impacted audiences to refine change strategies.
• Partner with learning and development teams to ensure effective training solutions and monitor adoption success.
• Develop and execute communication strategies in collaboration with communication teams.

2. Organizational Readiness and Collaboration (20%)

• Support HR during workforce transitions, role adjustments, and operating model changes.
• Conduct change readiness assessments to evaluate behavioral and organizational preparedness.
• Collaborate with learning and development teams, superusers, and SMEs to deliver integrated change adoption solutions.
• Plan and execute communication strategies for organizational readiness impacts.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Support (20%)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key Finance stakeholders and leaders.
• Provide visible leadership to ensure alignment and foster trust among project teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by mentoring teams on change management best practices.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Organizational Behavior, Organization Development, Communications, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years in organizational development, management consulting, or corporate communications, with a focus on change management.
• Proven success in executing change strategies for Finance-focused initiatives.
• Experience supporting finance systems, including SAP S/4HANA implementation or similar finance technology transformations.
• Demonstrated ability to execute change management plans without leading a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field or certifications such as:
• Project Management Certification
• Change Management Certification
• Organizational Development Certification
• Cross-functional experience in Finance and technology transformation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives at various phases of execution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233790 when responding to this ad.

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