Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elire is a Minneapolis-based consulting firm seeking a Senior Change Management Consultant to join their Strategic Advisory Services Practice. The role involves leading change management efforts for large-scale ERP and HCM software transformation projects, collaborating with clients to develop strategies, training materials, and communication plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead the change management effort for ERP and HCM enterprise software projects from planning through execution
- Drive strategy discussions with client stakeholders, influence outcomes, and recommend realistic, effective ways to reach different user groups
- Build and maintain a detailed change plan that includes communications, training, readiness, and user engagement activities
- Manage a small internal team of training and communications specialists, and collaborate with client-side change or HR/Finance resources
- Work closely with technical and functional project staff to understand system changes and how they affect end users
- Own your deliverables, timeline, and scope while staying in alignment with the larger implementation team
- Develop and deliver clear, high-quality materials including training content, executive updates, and user guidance
- Monitor adoption, identify and report potential issues, and adjust plans as needed
- Offer feedback and improvements to our change methodology to keep it practical and effective
- Mentor and support junior change management staff
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, or training and communications roles
- 5+ years working on enterprise software projects (ERP, HCM, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of Human Resources and/or Accounting business processes
- Comfortable speaking with executives, frontline staff, and technical teams alike
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to both work independently and manage others
- Clear writing and presentation skills—able to explain complex ideas in simple terms
- Familiarity with structured change frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter), and a willingness to apply them flexibly according to contract-specific requirements
- Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, federally funded institutions, or other mission-driven, policy-governed environments
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus
- You may reside anywhere in the United States
- US Citizen Required
- Legally able to work for any employer in the US
- Ability to occasionally travel to client sites
- Background check required (Federal suitability standards); security clearance not required
- Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, PMP with change focus)
- Experience working on PeopleSoft, Oracle eBusiness Suite, Oracle Cloud, Workday, SAP, or similar platforms
- Experience in federal or public sector transformation initiatives
- Background in training development, communications, or adult learning
- Experience with supplemental tools (Canva, Smartsheet, Visio, MS Project)
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