Org Dev Consultant - Exempt

We are looking for an experienced organizational development consultant to support change initiatives for a long-term contract role based in Minnesota. In this position, you will partner with business leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to guide adoption efforts, improve readiness, and help ensure changes are implemented effectively. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can balance strategy and execution while working across multiple teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with project leaders and internal stakeholders to define change objectives, scope, and expected business outcomes.
• Evaluate how proposed initiatives may affect employees, workflows, and operational processes, and translate findings into practical action plans.
• Create and maintain structured change management strategies, including communication, engagement, and adoption activities tied to project timelines.
• Identify key stakeholder groups, assess their level of impact, and build targeted engagement approaches to strengthen alignment and support.
• Develop materials and messaging that help teams understand upcoming changes, their purpose, and the steps required for successful adoption.
• Track readiness, adoption progress, and potential risks, and provide clear updates and recommendations to leadership and governance partners.
• Work closely with PMO and cross-functional teams to coordinate change activities with broader project plans and business priorities.
• Support implementation efforts by facilitating transition activities, reinforcing accountability, and helping teams address resistance or process challenges.• Experience supporting organizational change, transformation programs, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build change plans, stakeholder strategies, and communication approaches for complex projects.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams, business leaders, and governance groups.
• Ability to assess organizational impact, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve adoption and readiness.
• Strong planning and timeline management capabilities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with common business tools and project documentation practices.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in organizational development, human resources, business, or a related field.