[Remote] Senior Change Management Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elire is a Minneapolis-based consulting firm looking to expand its team with an experienced Senior Change Management Consultant. This role involves leading change management efforts for large-scale ERP and HCM software transformation projects, developing strategies, communication plans, and training materials to ensure effective user engagement and adoption.

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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