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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Change Management Consultant to drive technical, business process and organizational transformations and enhance change management skills among leaders. This role ensures smooth transitions, optimizes new process and technology adoption, and retains top talent during significant changes. The Change Management Consultant is vital to our organization, aiding in the creation and implementation of strategies that align with our business goals.

Responsibilities include developing strategies for successful change adoption and supporting the creation and refinement of change management programs, including SharePoint, SmartSheet, presentation materials and training content. The role demands a strategic thinker with strong project management and communication skills, capable of effective collaboration across departments.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

+ **Change Strategy Development:**

+ Support the design and implementation of comprehensive change management strategies tailored to specific projects.

+ Conduct impact analyses to assess the effects of changes on business processes and personnel.

+ **Stakeholder Engagement:**

+ Identify key stakeholders and develop engagement plans to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives.

+ Facilitate workshops and meetings to communicate change objectives and gather feedback.

+ **Communication Planning:**

+ Develop and execute communication plans that clearly articulate the vision, benefits, and progress of change initiatives.

+ Create content for various communication channels, including presentations, newsletters, and intranet updates.

+ **Training and Support:**

+ Collaborate with training teams to design and deliver training programs that equip employees with the skills needed to adapt to changes.

+ Provide ongoing support and coaching to teams and individuals during the transition period.

+ **Monitoring and Evaluation:**

+ Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

+ Prepare reports and presentations to communicate progress and outcomes to leadership.

+ **Risk Management:**

+ Identify potential risks and resistance related to change initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.

+ Work closely with project teams to ensure alignment and address any challenges promptly.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field required.

+ 8 years of experience in change management, with a focus on both technical and organizational changes, required.

+ Experience in project management and familiarity with process improvement and technical systems is a plus.

+ Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, and/or Project Management certification(s) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

+ Extensive expertise in leading large-scale technology or organizational transformations.

+ Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

+ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for building relationships and influencing stakeholders.

+ Deep understanding of change management principals, methodologies, tools, and best practices.

+ Proficient in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

+ Exceptional analytical skills for data-driven talent management decisions.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills for conveying complex information.

+ Ability to and experience with collaborating with external consulting agencies.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

$109,700 - $126,000

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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