Change Innovation Consultant

Activera Consulting•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Activera Consulting is a Houston-based boutique firm specializing in digital transformations and data-driven strategy, serving clients primarily in Oil & Gas, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction), and Private Equity. The Change & Innovation Consultant/Senior Consultant will help organizations navigate transformation by driving adoption, engagement, and sustainable change. The role supports consulting engagements focused on organizational change, innovation enablement, and transformation delivery across people, process, and technology initiatives. Working closely with client leadership and project teams, the consultant assesses readiness, designs change strategies, and executes structured change management plans using methodologies such as ADKAR, Prosci, and Kotter’s 8-Step Model. The role calls for analytical thinking, facilitation skills, and the ability to turn strategy into actionable change initiatives with measurable business outcomes. The position is full-time and based in Houston, TX, with hybrid and client-site work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in consulting, change management, transformation, or related professional services roles.
Hands-on experience with ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter’s 8-Step Model, and other change management methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Proven ability to manage workstreams and deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to design and execute structured change strategies that drive adoption and sustained outcomes.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills across stakeholder levels.
High emotional intelligence and ability to anticipate and manage resistance to change.
Collaborative, adaptable, and results-oriented approach in fast-paced environments.
Comfort working in ambiguous environments and adapting to evolving client needs.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience supporting digital transformation, process improvement, or innovation initiatives.
Knowledge of change management methodologies including ADKAR, Prosci, and Kotter’s 8-Step Model.

Responsibilities

Lead or support change management workstreams across complex transformation initiatives.
Assess organizational readiness, stakeholder impact, and change risks with clients.
Design and execute change strategies that drive awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement using the ADKAR model.
Apply Prosci and Kotter’s 8-Step Model to guide change initiatives from planning through sustainment.
Develop practical, people-centered solutions that enable adoption and long-term success.
Create and manage integrated change plans covering stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and reinforcement.
Address resistance to change through targeted interventions and leadership coaching.
Enable new ways of working, mindsets, and behaviors in support of innovation initiatives.
Track and measure change effectiveness using defined metrics and feedback mechanisms.
Drive change-related project plans, milestones, and deliverables while managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
Facilitate workshops, design sessions, leadership alignments, and training sessions.
Coordinate with strategy, technology, and operations teams to ensure alignment.
Advise clients on change management expertise, industry best practices, and structured guidance.
Contribute to organizational change frameworks, governance models, and innovation playbooks.
Support internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels and build trusted client relationships.
Prepare and deliver executive-ready presentations, status updates, and recommendations.