Change Innovation Consultant

Change Innovation Consultant

Company: Activera Consulting

Location: Houston TX (Hybrid/Client Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Practice Areas: Change Innovation

About Activera Consulting

Activera Consulting is a Houston-based boutique firm specializing in digital transformations and data-driven strategy. We help clientsprimarily in Oil & Gas EPC (Engineering Procurement & Construction) and Private Equity. We are nimble innovative and focused on turning complex strategies into measurable business outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Change & Innovation Consultant/Senior Consultant you will play a critical role in helping organizations successfully navigate transformation by driving adoption engagement and sustainable change. You will support high-impact consulting engagements focused on organizational change innovation enablement and transformation delivery across people process and technology initiatives.

You will work closely with client leadership and project teams to assess readiness design change strategies and execute structured change management plans using established methodologies such as ADKAR Prosci and Kotters 8-Step Model. This role requires strong analytical thinking facilitation skills and the ability to translate strategy into actionable change initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Change Delivery

• Lead or support change management workstreams across complex transformation initiatives.
• Partner with clients to assess organizational readiness stakeholder impact and change risks.
• Design and execute change strategies that drive awareness desire knowledge ability and reinforcement using the ADKAR model.
• Apply Prosci and Kotters 8-Step Model to structure and guide change initiatives from planning through sustainment.
• Develop practical people-centered solutions that enable adoption and long-term success.

Change Strategy & Execution

• Create and manage integrated change management plans including stakeholder engagement communications training and reinforcement strategies.
• Identify and address resistance to change through targeted interventions and leadership coaching.
• Support innovation initiatives by enabling new ways of working mindsets and behaviors.
• Track and measure change effectiveness using defined metrics and feedback mechanisms.

Project Management & Facilitation

• Drive change-related project plans milestones and deliverables while managing risks issues and dependencies.
• Facilitate workshops design sessions leadership alignments and training sessions to support change and innovation adoption.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including strategy technology and operations to ensure alignment.

Advisory & Thought Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing change management expertise industry best practices and structured guidance.
• Contribute to the development of organizational change frameworks governance models and innovation playbooks.
• Support internal initiatives through knowledge sharing methodology development and continuous improvement.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Build strong client relationships grounded in trust credibility and results.
• Prepare and deliver executive-ready presentations status updates and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Organizational Development Psychology Engineering Information Systems or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in consulting change management transformation or related professional services roles.
• Hands-on experience with ADKAR Prosci Kotters 8-Step Model and other change management methodologies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage work streams and deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience supporting digital transformation process improvement or innovation initiatives preferred.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments and adapting to evolving client needs.

Skills & Attributes

• Some knowledge of change management methodologies including ADKAR Prosci and Kotters 8-Step Model.
• Ability to design and execute structured change strategies that drive adoption and sustained outcomes.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills across all stakeholder levels.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to anticipate and manage resistance to change.
• Collaborative adaptable and results-oriented approach in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health dental and vision insurance 401k Plan.
• Opportunity to earn equity in a growing firm.
• Personalized coaching for your career trajectory.

Why Activera Consulting

Activera offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth client impact and innovation. Youll have the opportunity to work on meaningful engagements across diverse industries while driving measurable transformation for clients and expanding your consulting expertise.