Advisory - Consulting - Change Manager - Assistant Manager/Senior Consultant - Dublin/Cork/Belfast

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a Change Management Senior Consultant to be part of our Consulting practice. The position offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and projects, working closely with Managers, Associate Directors, Directors and Partners while continuing to develop your expertise across change management, stakeholder engagement, communications, business readiness and organisational transformation.

The position will provide an excellent opportunity to cultivate a long-term, sustainable career in a dynamic and rapidly growing area of our business.

Embrace the possibility to apply – at Grant Thornton, we are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.

Join a Dynamic Team Driving Change

Our Consulting practice is part of our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts, driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results.

As a Change Management Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the people side of organisational and technology-enabled transformation programmes. Working closely with clients and project teams, you will contribute to the design and delivery of change management activities, including leadership alignment, change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, communications, business readiness, learning and adoption. You will support key workstreams, build strong client relationships and help organisations successfully navigate and embed change.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of change and transformation programmes, contributing to activities throughout the project lifecycle from mobilisation and planning through to implementation, adoption and transition.
• Work collaboratively with clients and project teams to deliver change management activities that support successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of change management plans covering stakeholder engagement, communications, change impacts, business readiness, training and adoption.
• Conduct change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis and readiness assessments to identify potential risks and support effective change planning.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, interviews, focus groups and other collaborative sessions.
• Develop high-quality project deliverables including communications materials, training content, presentations, reports and stakeholder engagement outputs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Assist in identifying, understanding and addressing resistance to change, supporting leaders and stakeholders throughout the change journey.
• Support project governance activities, including progress reporting, risk management and tracking of key actions and dependencies.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, methodology development, proposal support, knowledge sharing and practice development activities across the People & Change team.

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third-level degree, with a strong academic record.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a Consulting or corporate environment.
• Qualification in Change Management e.g Prosci, APMG
• Qualification in Project/Program Management (e.g., PRINCE 2, Agile, Scrum).

Skills and Competencies

• The candidate must have proven expertise and experience in at least two (and ideally more) of the following areas:
• Supporting the delivery of change management activities, including Change Impact Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, Business Readiness, Learning and Development, and Cultural or Behavioural Change initiatives.
• Contributing to change and transformation programmes within complex organisational environments.
• Supporting organisational design, operating model or workforce transformation initiatives.
• Developing communications, engagement and training materials to support adoption and readiness.
• Supporting organisational transition and implementation activities.
• In addition to the credentials listed above, candidates must also have:
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written skills with the ability to create comprehensive reports and compelling presentations.
• Proven ability to collaborate and deliver results in multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proven track record of successfully contributing to and leading projects.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in building strong networks and fostering client relationships.
• Proven ability to thrive and deliver results under pressure.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.