Senior Change Management Consultant

Charlotte, NCSenior

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Job Summary

If you enjoy helping people embrace change and are driven to make a lasting impact across the organization, we're looking for a proactive and innovative individual to join our team as a Sr. Change Management Consultant. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work independently on a variety of Enterprise Solutions & Services initiatives, including technology, security and compliance efforts that impact multiple business units or the entire Duke Energy enterprise.

What You'll Do:

Change: Partner with leaders and stakeholders to drive adoption of initiatives across Duke Energy.
Problem Solve: Support change management methodology and deliverables by identifying problems, developing solutions and taking actions to resolve them.
Innovate: Adapt change management approaches to meet the unique needs of each initiative, team and audience.
Create: Whether it’s communications, presentations or other change deliverables, bring that creative energy to the table and think outside the box.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Variety: Every day brings new challenges, opportunities and experiences.
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the success and efficiency of our key efforts and services.
Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, positivity, diverse perspectives and mutual support.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Defines and develops change management strategy, approach and plan for assigned efforts and/or initiatives
Understands and applies change management methodology, tools and approaches and recognizes the need for methodology customization based on culture and past project / initiative experiences
Articulates a compelling case for change management to project sponsors and stakeholders and can explain change management concepts relative to Return on Investment (ROI) and outcomes
Develops easy-to-understand and creative communications materials
Designs visually appealing presentations that captivate and engage stakeholders (e.g., images, infographics and charts)
Understands the human dynamics of change (behaviors, mindsets and culture)
Develops and executes engagement plans to prepare, equip and support others through change including sponsorship, coaching, communications, training and resistance management plans
Identifies potential risks and issues and develops strategies to mitigate and manage
Integrates success measures, metrics and monitors into integrated project plans to measure adoption

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree
In addition to required degree, 4 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 4 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 8 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Masters degree
Certified Change Management Professional and/or Prosci Change Management
Advanced consulting skills including negotiating, influencing, working across organizations, emotional intelligence, decision-making, cultural awareness and problem solving
Advanced PowerPoint and/or graphic design skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate a vision and obtain buy-in
Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt and change as business needs change
Experience with large-scale change initiatives
Competency in one or more complementary disciplines such as project management, Agile, innovation, design thinking, customer experience, training, communication, digital transformation
Comfort with complexity, ambiguity and change

Working Conditions:

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

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Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.