Senior Consultant, Delivery Leadership - Organizational Change Management
18 hours ago
Chicago
About AIM Consulting At AIM Consulting, we are a focused, energetic group of people working together with passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to being an industry leader in digital innovation consulting services. We lead by developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our consultants and clients. We invest in our employees, fostering career growth by enabling access to training, encouraging personal development, and providing mentorship. All our employees are encouraged to be creative and are driven to succeed. We value honest communication, reward performance, and produce high-quality results and happy clients. Our days are competitive, fast, fun, and exciting. In addition to an annual salary, all of our full-time positions at AIM Consulting include the following: Potential Bonus Incentives, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (spousal and dependent coverage), 401k with company matching, paid certifications, disability insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off and sick days, paid maternity and paternity leave, and wellness programs. AIM’s Delivery Leadership Practice is centered around consultants who excel at leading delivery, not just providing advice. Our seasoned delivery leaders are embedded within client organizations to drive complex technology projects from start to finish, instilling structure, accountability, and decisive leadership that high-impact initiatives demand. Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Delivery Leadership Consultant specializing in Organizational Change Management (OCM) to join our fun and collaborative team. This individual will play a crucial role in driving successful transformations for our clients by implementing effective change strategies and ensuring organizational readiness. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess project/product management skills and expertise in at least one of the following areas: Agile Frameworks, Product Management, or Process Improvement. The Sr. Delivery Leadership Consultant will be responsible for supporting business development initiatives, delivering thought leadership content, and contributing to the development of our practice strategy. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Organizational Change Management • Develop and own execution of comprehensive change management strategies to support clients in navigating organizational transitions effectively., • Conduct impact assessments to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans., • Identify resistance at the team and individual level and intervene early., • Support and activate local change champions., • Drive stakeholder alignment through targeted sessions and ongoing engagement., • Design and deliver communication and training plans to facilitate the adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviors., • Provide coaching and support to sponsors, leaders, and stakeholders to drive buy-in and commitment to change initiatives, • Track adoption signals, collect feedback, and adjust approach in real time. Provide/Support Product Management • Lead and support the planning, execution, and monitoring of transformation initiatives., • Develop product plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful product delivery., • Monitor product progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions as necessary., • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle. Agile Methodology/Product Management/Process Improvement • Apply expertise in Agile methodology, product management, or process improvement to drive efficiency and effectiveness in client engagements., • Utilize Agile principles to enable iterative and adaptive approaches to project delivery., • Lead workshops and facilitate sessions to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation., • Collaborate with clients to streamline workflows, optimize resources, and enhance organizational performance. Business Development • Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, participating in client engagements, and contributing to proposal, statement of work, and change order development., • Cultivate strong client relationships by understanding their needs, challenges, and priorities., • Leverage industry knowledge and insights to position our services and differentiate our offerings in the marketplace. Thought Leadership and Practice Development • Contribute to the development of thought leadership content, including articles, whitepapers, and presentations on topics related to organizational change management and other disciplines., • Stay on top of industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovative delivery leadership approaches., • Collaborate with team members to develop and refine practice methodologies, tools, and frameworks. About You You are passionate about driving business value through products and business solutions while identifying additional opportunities to offer AIM Consulting services. You are excited to be the driving force that collaborates with AIM Consulting’s portfolio of clients, ensuring world-class solutions are being delivered that are highly scalable and flexible. You take charge, are viewed as a leader among any team you work with, and consistently deliver exceptional results and great ideas. Your knowledge and skillset likely include the following: • 7+ years of experience in organizational change management or transformation delivery, including exposure to Agile, product management, or process improvement, • 5+ years of management consulting experience with a consultancy similar to AIM – possess strong consulting EQ, • Experience supporting medium to large transformations across multiple teams simultaneously, • Proven ownership of end-to-end OCM workstreams across communications, stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption, with at least 2 to 3 years of operating independently, • Experience executing change management for Product or Agile transformations, • Experience conducting stakeholder, impact, and readiness analyses and translating insights into actionable plans, • Strong experience working with executive stakeholders, including directors and senior leaders, with the ability to influence without authority and drive alignment, • Strong collaboration with product, agile, and coaching teams to align change with real delivery workflows, including coaching managers and team leads on adoption, • Experience leading trainings, facilitating workshops, and working sessions tied to real delivery, with the ability to develop clear, targeted messaging and executive-ready materials, • Demonstrated ability to drive adoption in fast-paced environments by identifying resistance early, adjusting approach based on feedback, and delivery realities, • Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage work across multiple teams or overlapping efforts, • Experience working alongside coaching or enablement teams, • Relevant certifications such as Prosci, Agile, or similar, and a Bachelor’s degree or MBA At AIM Consulting, we value people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one, and that’s okay. We are heavily invested in further education and training, and we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where you can show up as your true self. If you’re passionate about technology, but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We are a diverse group of individuals. No two people, ideologies, or thoughts are the same. Our different experiences and perspectives are our strengths. We are passionate about seeing each other succeed and live & breathe our company values; we choose positivity, we take ownership, we are relationship driven, we build trust, and we are self-aware. We work hard to come through for our clients and for one another. We are many unique people, with the same common goal in mind – to connect, inspire, and empower our customers by leveraging an amazing workforce to help solve business challenges, drive innovation, and produce results that exceed expectations. Simply put, we are more than a company; we are our clients’ trusted partner. AIM Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AIM Consulting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AIM Consulting complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.