Catena Solutions is a leading consulting firm, based out of Chicago, that specializes in providing change management solutions for our clients throughout the US. We help clients navigate through transformative changes, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term success.

As a Change Management Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through critical organizational changes. You will collaborate with executives, managers, and cross-functional teams to implement effective change strategies, ensuring the adoption of new initiatives, technologies, and processes. By leveraging your expertise, communication skills, and analytical mindset, you will contribute to driving sustainable growth and improvement for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Change Readiness Assessments: Evaluate the organization's current state and readiness for change, identifying potential challenges and opportunities for successful implementation.
• Develop Change Management Plans: Create comprehensive change management plans tailored to each client's specific needs, outlining objectives, timelines, resources, and communication strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and engagement with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their understanding, buy-in, and support for the proposed changes.
• Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to changes effectively.
• Change Communication: Develop clear and impactful communication materials, such as presentations, emails, and newsletters, to convey key messages and updates throughout the change process.
• Resistance Management: Identify potential sources of resistance and proactively address concerns by implementing strategies to mitigate resistance and foster a positive change culture.
• Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Regularly assess the progress of change initiatives, collecting feedback and data to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies and make necessary adjustments.
• Best Practice Research: Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in change management, incorporating relevant insights into client engagements.
• Collaborate with Project Teams: Work closely with project managers, HR teams, and other consultants to integrate change management activities seamlessly into broader project plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in organizational psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Change Management Consultant or similar role, with a successful track record of managing complex organizational transformations.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage stakeholders and build relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and analyze data to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is a plus.

Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on organizations' journeys towards a more agile, resilient, and successful future. If you are passionate about driving positive change and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Catena Solutions specializes in supporting supply chain organizations with their business initiatives including digital, financial, human capital, and supply chain transformations. Our team of consultants have expertise in the areas of Change Management, Communications, Cost & Margin Optimization, Data Management/Visualization & Analysis, Organizational Design, Project Management, Total Rewards, and Workforce Planning. It is Catena Solutions’ practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available. Catena Solutions is part of the Advanced Group, a talent acquisition and management, consulting, outsourcing, and professional services organization.