Org Dev Consultant - Exempt

Change Management Consultant

Candidates must be in Memphis or close by to be able to travel to the Airways location. We are looking for candidates either in Memphis or having someone available to travel there three times a week.

High Level Description

The Change Management Consultant is a temporary or project-based role responsible for providing expertise and support in managing organizational changes within a specific time frame or project. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and implementing change management strategies to ensure successful adoption and integration of changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Change Management Planning:
  • Collaborate with project teams and key stakeholders to understand the scope and objectives of the change initiative.
  • Assess the impact of the proposed changes on employees, processes, and systems.
  • Develop a comprehensive change management plan outlining strategies, activities, and timelines to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement:
  • Identify and analyze key stakeholders affected by the change initiative.
  • Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to foster support and buy-in for the proposed changes.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear and timely information about the change initiative.
• Communication and Training:
  • Develop and implement a communication plan to ensure consistent and transparent messaging throughout the change process.
  • Create communication materials such as emails, newsletters, presentations, and FAQs.
  • Coordinate training sessions or workshops to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to the changes.
• Change Impact Assessment:
  • Conduct change impact assessments to identify potential risks, challenges, and areas requiring additional support.
  • Develop mitigation strategies to address resistance and overcome barriers to change.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, gathering feedback and making necessary adjustments.
• Change Implementation and Support:
  • Collaborate with project teams to execute change initiatives according to the change management plan.
  • Provide ongoing support to employees and managers during the implementation phase, addressing questions and concerns.
  • Facilitate change-related meetings, workshops, and focus groups as necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of change management activities, including documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
  • Prepare progress reports and status updates for project stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Evaluate and report on the overall success and impact of the change initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in change management, preferably as a contractor or consultant.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to different organizational cultures and effectively navigate through diverse stakeholder groups.
• Project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and monitor change initiatives within specified timeframes.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to identify and address challenges during change implementation.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also collaborating effectively as part of a project team.
• Proficiency in using change management software, collaboration tools, and other relevant technology platforms.

About Us

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At our organization, we push the limits of what technology, therapies, and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations, but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Day in the Life section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.