Senior Consultant, Change Management

ERM is looking for a Senior Consultant, Change Management to join our growing team of sustainability and transformation experts based in Houston or located anywhere in the U.S.

This role will focus on driving the successful adoption of change across people, processes, systems, and structures, ensuring sustainable outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in change management frameworks, stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and training delivery to minimize disruption and maximize employee adoption.

Change Strategy & Planning


* Partner with business leaders to assess change impact and readiness.


* Develop and implement tailored change management strategies, plans, and tools.


* Align change efforts with organizational vision, values, and transformation goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications


* Identify and analyze key stakeholders; develop targeted engagement approaches.


* Design and deliver effective communication plans that build awareness and buy-in.


* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, facilitating alignment and sponsorship.

Training & Enablement


* Develop training strategies to support capability building and user adoption.


* Coordinate delivery of learning experiences, job aids, and performance support tools.


* Monitor learning effectiveness and adjust approaches as needed.

Change Execution & Reinforcement


* Monitor and measure adoption, resistance, and engagement throughout change cycles.


* Identify risks and mitigation strategies related to people-side change impacts.


* Ensure sustainment plans and reinforcement mechanisms are embedded post-implementation.

Required Qualifications


* Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or related field.

Or equivalent experience. 


* 3+ years (5+ years preferred) of experience in change management, organizational transformation, or consulting.


* Deep knowledge of change management principles, methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter), and tools.


* Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives across functions or geographies.


* Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications


* Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, OD, Psychology).


* Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, CCMP).


* Experience in Agile, Lean, or digital transformation environments.


* Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

Key Competencies


* Strategic thinking and systems perspective


* Empathy and emotional intelligence


* Analytical and problem-solving ability


* Flexibility and adaptability


* Influence without authority

Success Metrics


* Adoption and usage rates of new systems or processes


* Reduction in resistance or disruptions during change


* Stakeholder...