About the role
Job Summary:
Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead Consultant (Hybrid – Chicago, IL). The OCM Lead will report to the Director of Enterprise Change Management and play a key role in driving technology change management efforts for the CIDT program. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Chicago, IL (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST). The role is primarily remote but may require on-site presence for meetings and workshops in the Chicago Loop office under special circumstances. The OCM Lead applies a structured methodology to support adoption of CIDT initiatives through change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, communication, and training strategies.Job Responsibilities:
- Implement OCM methodology, playbook, and toolkit across CIDT projects, including change impact analysis, stakeholder management, communications, training, and readiness activities. - Lead change management workstreams and coach senior leaders, managers, and project leaders on their roles in change. - Manage OCM delivery by establishing milestones, timelines, and adoption metrics to measure effectiveness. - Oversee program and project communications, ensuring multi-channel engagement for internal and external audiences. - Develop and coordinate training plans; review requirements and support design and delivery of training programs. - Monitor and address resistance, providing recommendations and escalation as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Change Management, or related field. - 10+ years of organizational change management experience using structured methodologies. - OCM certifications (e.g., PROSCI, CCMP) preferred. - Proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables and manage diverse stakeholders. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous environments. - Master’s degree in Change Management or related field preferred
Job Benefits:
- Paid time off - Medical insurance - Dental plan - Vision plan - Life insurance - Short-term and Long-term Disability (STD/LTD) - Paid holidays - Competitive FTE salary range based of 130,000 - 150,000 on experience, education, and location
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