Business Transformation Manager

Senior Change Activation Lead Location: Irvine, CA or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Duration: 12–18 Month Consulting Engagement Hours: 40 hours/week Start: ASAP About the Opportunity Our client is seeking a Senior Change Activation Lead to support a large-scale enterprise transformation initiative within a complex, fast-paced environment. This is a strategic, stakeholder-facing consulting role focused on driving alignment, adoption, and measurable business outcomes across critical transformation programs. The ideal candidate brings a blend of transformation consulting expertise, executive communication skills, and organizational change leadership. This individual will partner closely with senior stakeholders to shape messaging, influence decision-making, and ensure enterprise initiatives translate into meaningful behavioral change and user adoption. What You’ll Do Lead enterprise-level change activation strategy across large transformation initiatives Partner with executive leadership to define messaging, narratives, communication plans, and success metrics Drive alignment across business, product, operations, and cross-functional stakeholder groups Translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling communication that drives understanding and adoption Identify organizational resistance points and influence leadership decisions to support successful outcomes Develop and oversee communication and engagement strategies across multiple audiences Ensure alignment between business objectives, transformation execution, and end-user adoption Guide organizational readiness and adoption planning efforts across enterprise teams Define and track KPIs tied to adoption, engagement, and transformation success Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational dynamics, change risks, and stakeholder engagement What We’re Looking For ~12+ years of experience in organizational change, transformation, consulting, or change leadership roles ~ Proven success supporting enterprise transformation programs, including ERP, CRM, or similar initiatives ~ Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment ~ Experience navigating complex, cross-functional organizational environments ~ Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts ~ Demonstrated ability to drive adoption and behavioral change at scale ~ Strong stakeholder management and strategic consulting capabilities Preferred Background Experience in communication-forward disciplines such as marketing, media, journalism, or product storytelling Background in management consulting or advisory environments supporting enterprise transformation Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or similar ecosystems Additional Details Hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence a few days per week in either Irvine, CA or Charlotte, NC Long-term consulting engagement with strong likelihood of extension Rate flexibility available for top-tier candidates, particularly those with prior management consulting experience