Change Management & Communications Consultant (M&A Focus)

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Change Management & Communications Consultant (M&A Focus)
Duration: 4-Month Contract
Location: [Remote]

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Change Management & Communications Consultant to support a high-impact initiative, with a strong focus on employee-facing communications and people change within an M&A environment. This individual will play a key role in shaping and delivering clear, thoughtful, and timely messaging to employees throughout the transition.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in organizational change, HR partnership, and internal communications, with experience navigating the complexities and sensitivities of mergers and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Change Management & People Strategy

• Support the development and execution of change management strategies focused on employee experience
  
• Partner closely with HR and leadership to align messaging with people-related initiatives (organizational changes, culture integration, policy updates)
  
• Identify change impacts and develop plans to support employee adoption and engagement
  

Communications Development & Delivery

• Create and deliver clear, concise, and empathetic employee communications across multiple channels
  
• Develop communication plans, messaging frameworks, FAQs, and leadership talking points
  
• Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across stakeholders and workstreams
  
• Tailor communications to different employee groups and levels within the organization
  

M&A Integration Support

• Support communication efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring
  
• Help manage sensitive messaging around transitions, role changes, and integration milestones
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment during integration activities
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with HR, leadership, and project teams to gather inputs and refine messaging
  
• Coach leaders on communication delivery and employee engagement best practices
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor on communication tone, timing, and approach
  

Change Readiness & Feedback

• Assess employee readiness and sentiment through feedback mechanisms
  
• Adjust communication strategies based on feedback and evolving business needs
  
• Support change adoption through clear and proactive communication
  

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in change management, internal communications, or related roles
  
• Proven experience supporting M&A, organizational transformation, or large-scale change initiatives
  
• Strong background in employee communications and HR-related change
  
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information with clarity and empathy
  
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications, HR transformation, or organizational development
  
• Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
  
• Experience in consulting or working in highly dynamic environments
  

Key Traits for Success

• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and sensitive situations with professionalism
  
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized
  
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, consistent, and well-received employee communications
  
• Smooth communication flow during critical M&A milestones
  
• Strong employee understanding and engagement throughout the transition
  
• Trusted partnership with HR and leadership teams