Lead Change Management Consultant
Job Description
Excella is a leading provider of Agile software development and data and analytics solutions to clients in the federal, commercial and non-profit sectors. We believe that great work leads to great things –- our experts measure success by the positive impact we make on our clients, community, and colleagues. We are growing fast and need passionate, innovative people who love working with technology and are ready to make an impact. Here's what you can expect from us:
- Workplace sites look different for everyone – whether it’s your home or the office, we believe in a flexible work/life balance that supports you regardless of your location. We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home office furniture/equipment, a daily pass for a coworking space, etc. Our commute reimbursement plan has you covered for whether you bike, Metro, or drive to work.
- We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
- Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day.
- Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
- Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
- Excella provides a Workplace Allowance to offset both the costs to maintain a distributed work environment and to enhance your workplace wellness. Excella will reimburse all full-time Excellians for up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year.
- Diversity and inclusion matter. Excella created and continues to support employee led-affinity groups and the Inclusion Diversity Equity Ambassador (IDEA) team, a cross-functional employee-led initiative to continually foster innovation and increase inclusion within Excella.
- We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees to attend classes and conferences.
- We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.
Overview:
Change Management (CM) Consultants at Excella provide the tools that individuals and organizations need in order to implement change in the least disruptive, most efficient, and effective way. CM Consultants often act as a neutral third-party gathering information and data in order to best represent stakeholder interests and align them with business objectives. Most importantly, Excella’s Change Management Consultants help reduce the impact that change has on an organization, its culture, its people, its customers/user community, and its ability to fulfill its vision and mission.Â
Responsibilities:
- Apply Excella’s tools and frameworks to support clients, organizations, and their customers through change
- Identify and execute strategic communications, engagement, and outreach activities in support of technology implementations and other initiatives
- Conduct Organizational Readiness Current State Exploration
- Lead one or more work streams supporting Change Management activities and initiatives
- Manage stakeholder engagement and relationships across one or more work streams
- Translate complex technical concepts and content into plain language and visual representations to be used for audiences with varied levels of technical expertise
- Collaborate with executives and support activities associated with organizational design, team effectiveness, employee engagement, and strategic communications
- Ability to work independently and experience leading change efforts
- Contribute to Excella’s CM practice growth initiatives including culture building, internal community involvement, business development, and thought leadership
Qualifications:
- 7+ years Change Management or related experience
- Required:Â B.A. or B.S. (focus in Change Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communications, Organizational Leadership, Business Management or related area of study is preferred)
- Preferred Education:Â M.A. in Change Management/Organizational Management/Organizational Development/Organizational Psychology (or related area of study)
- Preferred Certifications:Â Prosci, Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), Change Management Advance Practitioner (CMAP)
- Strong understanding and skilled application of Change Management theories, frameworks, and methodologies
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Strong analytical aptitude, and ability to structure and quantify complex or undefined business problems
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
- Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
- Ability to interact with senior level clients
- Adaptable, developer of creative solutions and ability to think “outside of the box”
- Exposure and experience working with User Centered and Service Design
- Experience with all Microsoft Office products
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint
- Familiar with a variety of technology solutions, languages, and architectures
Excella is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected] or 703-840-8600.
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Date Posted
03/06/2024
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