Senior Consultant - Consulting-Change Management

Job Description

We are seeking a Change Management Consultant with strong experience in Organizational Change Management (OCM) and large‑scale technology implementations. This role will involve driving successful change initiatives, ensuring they meet objectives on time and within budget.

• Expertise in change management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives and ensure successful delivery.
• Exceptional communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic problem‑solving capabilities with a focus on achieving project objectives.
• Experience working in dynamic, ambiguous environments and managing large‑scale projects.

This is a Hybrid role. Onsite presence in Corona, California, is required from Tuesday through Thursday.

• Independently lead change management work streams or support overall program leadership on multiple change initiatives, ensuring on‑time delivery, employee adoption, and budget alignment.
• Design and implement comprehensive change management plans to maximize employee adoption, usage, and proficiency, aligning strategies with project timelines.
• Coach senior leaders and executives, guiding them in fulfilling their roles as change sponsors and supporting managers to help their teams navigate transitions.
• Oversee the creation, delivery, and management of communication and training strategies to prepare stakeholders and ensure readiness for change.
• Conduct impact analyses, assess organizational readiness, and identify key stakeholders. Create tailored strategies to address stakeholder needs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Identify and manage resistance to change, employing strategies to mitigate challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
• Define success metrics, track progress across multiple projects, and adjust strategies to ensure positive results and alignment with project objectives.

• Develop and manage change management deliverables, such as communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, and resistance management strategies.
• Collaborate with global project teams to integrate change management activities into overall project plans and timelines.

• 3–5 years of direct OCM experience with 2–3 years dedicated to large ERP implementations (SAP preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Development/Behavior, Human Resource Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) preferred.
• Previous experience in consulting, preferably with a Big Four or top‑tier consulting firm.
• Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams, including leading or coordinating work with offshore team members.
• Experience in supply‑chain related projects is a plus.
• Industry experience in sectors such as CPG, Retail, Life Sciences/Pharma, Automotive, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Tech or Hi‑Tech is a plus.

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI‑powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change. Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement, and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner, headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedures, practicing them for protection of organizational data and information systems.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breaches to the Info Sec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.