Change Management Strategist - Consulting at Gensler in New York, New York

Job Description:

Change Management Strategy at Gensler is focused on enabling transformation. Our creative and collaborative approach, supported by data and intelligence, enables impactful change and evolution of our clients' organization, culture and environment. We are a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creative and analytical thinkers who apply proven research tools and practical methodologies to solve complex problems related to space, people, operations, finance and technology.

Your Role

Gensler's New York-based strategy consulting team is growing and we are looking for candidates who have outstanding communication, planning, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing client-specific change management strategies for a range of clients in professional services, financial services, technology and a range of other diverse industry verticals.

Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic, open, collaborative environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Candidates should be self-starters, quick learners and have an entrepreneurial spirit. The position requires a creative thinker who is able to develop appropriate change management programs for our clients while nurturing the client relationship.

What You Will Do

• Focus on the 'people' side of change, including changes to the workplace, work practices, shifts in desired behaviors, protocols, culture, and technology




• Develop and implement change management strategies that raise awareness through communications and create both ownership and capability that sustains beyond the program




• Collaborate and partner with our clients' human resources, real estate, facilities, IT, communications, and learning and development teams




• Create appropriate delivery models dependent on client resources and location




• Interface with Gensler design teams to ensure the connections between the design process and change program are fully integrated




• Develop change management strategy development proposals, including scope and compensation




• Manage projects, including directing the work of Junior colleagues with direction from Senior staff




• Grow existing client relationships

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of relevant professional experience




• Organizational development and/or change management experience; design or design strategy experience a plus but not required




• Strong client relationship and/or account management experience




• Project management or team leadership experience




• Demonstrated ability to execute projects profitably




• Advanced persuasive writing skills; graphic design experience desirable




• High degree of flexibility, ability to work on multiple projects once




• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)




• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign)




• Ability to facilitate work sessions with a audiences at various organizational levels

To be considered, please include 2-3 project examples and cover letter as part of your submission

About Consulting at Gensler

Gensler's Consulting Practice is focused on how space, technology, policies, and services support the changing nature of work and learning. Our multidisciplinary team works with a wide range of organizations including major Corporations, Healthcare and Cultural Institutions, Real Estate Developers, and Universities. We use in-depth user research and engagement to explore and develop strategies that enable our clients to meet their business and organizational objectives. With our design teams here in New York and around the world, we conceptualize and implement creative solutions that support our client's needs. In parallel, we help our clients manage change to ensure new ideas take root, and to build capability that sustains.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.