People & Business Change Consultant at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Long Island City, New York

Job Description:

Arcadis is looking for a People and Business Change Consultant to join our team in New York City.

The Opportunity:

The People and Business Change (PBC) Consultant will play a key role in ensuring change initiatives meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage. This person will focus on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures. The PBC Consultant is responsible for the project and development of the Target Operating Model on behalf of the Executive Sponsor .

Core Responsibilities Includes:

• Own project management processes and policies and lead the implementation of system improvements.
  
  
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and collaboration within projects and ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction.
  
  
• Plan and allocate assigned project work to ensure timely delivery and effective utilization of resources.
  
  
• Own the people and business change workstream.
  
  

Workstream Responsibilities Will Include (but not be limited to):

• Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities.
  
  
• Apply a change management process and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by the transformation program.
  
  
• Support the design, development, delivery, and management of communications.
  
  
• Assess the change impact.
  
  
• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.
  
  
• Support training efforts
  
  
• Provide input, document requirements, and support the design and delivery of training programs.
  
  

• Proven track record in change management, process improvement, technology, and business transformation.
  
  
• Experience managing business relationships at executive level.
  
  
• Experience leading and implementing complex business change solutions .
  
  
• Experience with various transformation methodologies, Lean Six sigma, Sigma, etc.
  
  
• Previous extensive experience in transformation, risk management, compliance, audit, or consulting.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to absorb complex concepts and support development of actionable, achievable, and measurable improvements.
  
  
• Experience of working in a global environment, working across cultures and matrix organization structures.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and navigate the organization using formal / informal networking skills.
  
  
• Experience in supporting management of senior stakeholder requirements / design sessions.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong analytical and communication support for work efforts to meet objectives effectively and efficiently.
  
  
• Expert communication skills
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  
  
• More than 12 years' relevant experience, including a minimum of 7 years' experience managing complex projects.
  
  

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Transportation, quite literally, makes the world go around. But rapidly increasing urbanization, shrinking budgets and sensitivity to the natural environment demand an innovative approach to advance the future of mobility in all its forms and functions. Join us in developing advanced infrastructure while helping our clients get the most from their existing assets - through innovation and transformational thinking. Together, we will solve some of the world's most complex transportation and land development challenges. Help meet the demands of tomorrow - today.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.