Change Management Consultant

Change Management Consultant Type: Internal hire — full-time W-2 employee of Innovation Consulting LLC Location: Greater Los Angeles, CA — Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific, with hybrid considered for work that does not require in-person presence Salary: $122K – $165K per year, DOE About the Role Build and deliver change management strategies on moderate to large enterprise-wide utility projects, based in Greater Los Angeles. Innovation Consulting LLC is supporting a large utility serving Southern California and is recruiting a Change Management Consultant for this work. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Prosci practitioner who builds the artifacts rather than only advising on them, and who is comfortable facilitating working sessions with business stakeholders. A professional certification in organizational change management or organizational design is required at this level. You will be hired as a full-time employee of Innovation Consulting and deployed as a consultant on client engagements. This position is contingent on contract award, anticipated Q4 2026, with assignments beginning in late 2026 to early 2027. Key Responsibilities Change Management Delivery • Conceptualize, recommend and develop key change strategies on corporate initiatives for project managers and leaders. • Lead the design and development of moderate to large enterprise-wide projects, programs and processes. • Build stakeholder assessments, change impact assessments, communication plans, training plans and readiness checkpoints. Stakeholder Engagement • Facilitate working sessions with business team members to gather requirements, identify stakeholder impacts and collect data. • Support the change agent network and coach managers and supervisors through the change process. • Develop and deliver regular change management status updates for sponsors, human resources, project managers and other stakeholders. Team Support • May lead a small team of associates and analysts. • Support risk mitigation planning by identifying key people and organizational risks and proposing mitigating actions. • Work is reviewed by the project lead. Work Requirements • Primarily onsite at the client's offices in the Greater Los Angeles metro, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific, with hybrid considered for work that does not require in-person presence. Not eligible for fully remote work. Candidates outside commuting distance must relocate to the area before assignment start. • The client provides equipment, workspace and systems access. Work is assigned and directed by the client's Organizational Change Management Senior Manager or designee, with as-needed field travel across the utility's Southern California service territory. Qualifications Required • 5 to 9 years of total relevant experience in organizational change management. • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Organizational Development, Organizational Design, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Professional certification in organizational change management or organizational design — required. • Broad knowledge of organizational change management or organizational design best practices and their technical application. • Project management experience. • Must be authorized to work in the United States. • Must reside within commuting distance of the Greater Los Angeles metro, or relocate to the area prior to assignment start. • Must be able to clear utility contractor onboarding, including background check and site safety orientation. Preferred • Prosci Practitioner Certification and hands-on experience producing Prosci deliverables. • Master's degree in a related field. • Experience with regulated utilities, energy or another CPUC-regulated industry. • Experience supporting enterprise technology or business process optimization programs. Compensation & Employment Employment Type: Internal hire. Full-time W-2 employee of Innovation Consulting, deployed as a consultant on client engagements. Contingent on contract award. Salary: $122K – $165K per year, DOE Estimated Duration: Ongoing. Work is expected to last up to three years, with potential for renewal. Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) participation. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific. Innovation Consulting LLC is an equal opportunity employer and recruiter. We review candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.