People and Change Management Consultant

Job Location: Chicago, IL (Remote)

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Centric Consulting is an international management consulting firm with expertise in digital, business and technology. We are looking for a People and Change Management Consultant to join our growing team.

In this role, you will:  

• Build an understanding of our client's business, situation and desired outcome(s)
• Coach the client on OCM best practices, lessons learned and trends, while designing a tailored OCM solution that achieves value to the client and meets client's needs and expectations
• Assess, strategize and implement the needed OCM activities to promote and help ensure faster adoption and sustainment
• Develop trusted relationships with client leadership and other influential individuals within our client organization
• Partner with the client to determine prioritizes; build and implement a tailored OCM work plan; resolve/mitigate risks; and keep client informed of progress.
• Provide sales assistance with 'people enablement and change' programs, including prospect discovery calls/meetings, development of proposals and Statement of Works (SOWs), sales presentations.
• Support Chicago OCM Practice Leader with practice development activities, including: work with National OCM to develop needed artifacts; monitor and coach OCM Practice talent in the field; develop relationships with Centric leadership and account executives.
• Report directly to and partner with the Chicago People and Change Practice Leader.

Who you are:  

• 10+ years of OCM experience with OCM. Experience of OCM principles, methodologies and tools (e.g. Prosci, Kotter and LaMarsh.), assess and build tailored OCM strategies and plans.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with a management consulting firm (e.g. IBM Global Services, Deloitte, Accenture)
• Create unmatched experiences, for both clients and employees, is what we do. You should revel in doing the unexpected and extraordinary for others.
• A learning mindset, ready to experience new ideas and situations.
• We want someone who likes to solve problems. Clients don't come to us when the problem is easy. You should enjoy taking on the hard stuff.
• Translate technical concepts into layman's terms is an essential skill.
• Ensure the client feels heard and then implement (or fine-tune) OCM solutions based on what you heard.
• You are someone with the spirit of an educator and thus gets excited about mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.

What We Offer?

We offer benefits to support your physical, emotional, mental and financial health: 

• Time Off, When You Need It.  A self-managed paid time off (PTO) program.
• Built For Families. Parental leave and flexible remote working options. 
• Care For You and Yours. Flexible health care options for you, your family and your pets. Plus,  long-term disability, 401(k) benefits and more! 
• Help With the Little Things. Stipends to offset home office costs (such as internet, cell service and supplies). 
• Our Success Is Your Success. A profit-sharing program and annual company-sponsored trip to celebrate our accomplishments together. 
• Opportunities to Grow. Take courses. Attend conferences. Get certified. 

Want to know why you should work with us and what we offer employees? Visit our  website  to learn more.

About Centric Consulting: 

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees across the country and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.   

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences   to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion , from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. At Centric, we are looking for and embrace candidates of all backgrounds and identities who have a hunger for learning, collaborating, and generating unmatched experiences. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential.

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