Chicago, IL - Lead Consultant - Organizational Change Management (Chicago)

About AIM ConsultingAt AIM Consulting, we are a focused, energetic group of people working together with passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to being an industry leader in digital innovation consulting services. We lead by developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our consultants and clients. We invest in our employees, fostering career growth by enabling access to training, encouraging personal development, and providing mentorship. All our employees are encouraged to be creative and are driven to succeed. We value honest communication, reward performance, and produce high-quality results and happy clients. Our days are competitive, fast, fun, and exciting.AIM's Delivery Leadership Practice is centered around consultants who excel at leading delivery, not just providing advice. Our seasoned delivery leaders are embedded within client organizations to drive complex technology projects from start to finish, instilling structure, accountability, and decisive leadership that high-impact initiatives demand.OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Delivery Leadership Consultant – OCM Strategist to join our fun and collaborative team. This role is designed for a seasoned, organized change leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving large‐scale, sustainable transformation.As a Lead OCM Strategist, you will define and own the enterprise change strategy for digital, product, and agile transformations, ensuring consistent adoption across multiple teams transitioning concurrently. You will align senior leadership, establish governance and decision-making structures, and ensure change is embedded in delivery and sustained over time. This role is accountable for achieving adoption outcomes across the organization, not just defining change strategy.The ideal candidate will possess product/project management skills and expertise in at least two of the following areas: Agile Frameworks, Product Management, or Process Improvement. You will be responsible for supporting business development initiatives, delivering thought leadership content, and contributing to the development of our practice strategy.Day-to-day, you will:Lead Enterprise Organizational Change Management:Define and lead the overall change management strategy for Digital, Product & Agile transformationsDefine roles, decision rights, and governance structures to support sustained adoptionTranslate business objectives into a clear, compelling case for change and adoption roadmapAlign change efforts across multiple concurrent initiatives to minimize confusion and change fatigueEnsure the change strategy integrates with existing initiatives and operating rhythmsPartner with executive & product leadership to drive alignment on priorities, sequencing, and timingSupport and activate change champions across teams and leadershipIdentify systemic adoption risks, resistance patterns, and barriers across teams and drive resolutionAgile Methodology/Product Management/Process ImprovementApply expertise in Agile, product management, or process improvement to drive efficiency and effectiveness in client engagementsUtilize Agile principles to enable iterative and adaptive approaches to project deliveryLead workshops and facilitate sessions to identify opportunities for process improvementCollaborate with clients to streamline workflows, optimize resources, and enhance performanceCoach and Develop TeamsInterview, hire, develop, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional resultsGuide and align OCM execution across teams, ensuring consistency while allowing for contextual adaptationCoach and support Product, Agile, and delivery teams to embed new behaviorsEstablish standards, tooling, and guidance to support disciplined OCM executionCommunication and Engagement:Design and implement enterprise-wide and targeted communication strategies, stakeholder engagement models, and adoption approachesEnsure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across multiple teams transitioning concurrentlyMeasurement & Continuous ImprovementDefine and track adoption metrics tied to behavior change and business outcomesMonitor adoption trends across teams, identify systemic issues, and drive course correctionIdentify risks, resistance, and change fatigue early and enable proactive interventionDelivery Leadership & Consulting ExcellenceServe as a trusted advisor to senior leaders throughout the transformationLead change governance forums and drive decision-making alignmentProvide leadership with visibility into progress, risks, and adoption trendsPartner closely with Product Coaches, Agile Coaches, and enablement teams to integrate change into deliveryGovern quality and consistency of execution across teams and workstreamsAdvise leaders on course corrections to improve adoption and sustainabilityBusiness Development & Practice ContributionPartner with Sales and Consulting leaders to shape and sell engagementsSupport proposal development, solution design, and executive presentationsContribute to the evolution of AIM's Delivery Leadership and OCM offeringsThought Leadership and Practice DevelopmentContribute to the development of thought leadership content, including articles, whitepapers, and presentations on topics related to organizational change management and other disciplinesStay on top of industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovative OCM delivery leadership approachesCollaborate with team members to develop and refine practice methodologies, tools, and frameworksAbout YouYou are passionate about driving business value through products and business solutions while identifying additional opportunities to offer AIM Consulting services. You are excited to be the driving force that collaborates with AIM Consulting's portfolio of clients, ensuring world-class solutions are being delivered that are highly scalable and flexible. You take charge, are viewed as a leader among any team you work with, and consistently deliver exceptional results and great ideas.Your knowledge and skillset includes the following:10+ years of experience in organizational change management within complex, multi-team transformations, with exposure to digital, product, agile, or process improvement5+ years of management consulting experience with proven ownership of end-to-end OCM workstreams and change strategy tied to business outcomes, with the ability to operate independentlyExperience leading enterprise or large-scale transformations across multiple teamsStrong experience working with executive stakeholders, with the ability to influence without authority, challenge thinking, and drive alignmentExperience embedding OCM into delivery, partnering closely with product, agile, and cross-functional teams, rather than operating as a separate workstreamStrong command of change management frameworks such as Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent, with the ability to tailor approach pragmaticallyExperience conducting stakeholder, impact, and readiness analyses and translating insights into actionable plansAbility to identify and address systemic adoption risks across multiple teamsExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with strong executive presence and consulting EQFamiliarity with delivery and product tooling (e.g., Jira, ADO)Demonstrated success in business development, including contributing to or leading sales effortsRelevant certifications such as Prosci, CCMP, or AgileBachelor's degree or MBAThe OTE compensation range for this role is $155,000-$190,000 and is comprised of base salary and bonus with YoY growth. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and skillset as assessed in the interview process. In addition, all our full-time positions at AIM Consulting include the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (spousal and dependent coverage), 401k with company matching, paid certifications, disability insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off and sick days, paid maternity and paternity leave, and wellness programs.At AIM Consulting, we value people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one, and that's okay. We are heavily invested in further education and training, and we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where you can show up as your true self. If you're passionate about technology, but your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply.