Organizational Change Management Lead Consultant

About the role

Next Generation, Inc. is looking for an Organizational Change Management Lead Consultant to join the Enterprise Change Management team. The role is hybrid, based in Chicago, and focuses on driving technology change initiatives for the CIDR program.

Key responsibilities

• Implement OCM methodology, playbook, and toolkit across CIDR projects, including impact analysis, stakeholder management, communications, training, and readiness activities.
• Lead change workstreams and coach senior leaders, managers, and project leaders on their change roles.
• Manage OCM delivery by establishing milestones, timelines, and adoption metrics.
• Oversee program and project communications for internal and external audiences.
• Develop and coordinate training plans, supporting design and delivery of training programs.
• Monitor resistance and provide recommendations or escalations as needed.

Required profile

• 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.

What we offer

• Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive salary range $130,000 – $150,000 based on experience, education, and location.