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Organizational Development & Change Management Consultant on the People Experience (PX) team at Pacific Life. The role reports to the Leader of the Organizational Development & Change Management team and is located on-site in Newport Beach, CA or Charlotte, NC.

• Partner closely with business leaders, HR business partners, Workforce Planning, and cross‑functional teams to advise on significant organizational structure decisions and initiatives using established tools and strategies that enable teams and individuals to work more effectively.
• Translate business strategy into practical organizational solutions through a combination of strategic thinking, hands‑on delivery, and application of organizational design, development, and change management expertise.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement best‑practice approaches to organizational structures, workflows, and systems to maximize efficiency, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Lead the design of operating models, changes to Division/Function structures, job architecture, and organizational development aligned with business objectives.
• Provide thought leadership, coaching, and advice to business leadership and HRBPs regarding best practices and trends in organizational design and development and change management.
• Maintain organizational structure/design standards (e.g., organizational design framework, spans/layers norms), processes (e.g., transitioning staff between business units), and tools.
• Design, deploy, and coach on organizational development strategies (e.g., team building, meeting facilitation, personality assessments) to facilitate more effective work.
• Create change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption and minimize resistance, focusing on the people side of change.
• Analyze business operations and monitor for future organizational development needs, using root‑cause analysis and holistic, research‑based solutions to optimize performance.
• Apply change management expertise throughout organizational development efforts, collaborating to ensure clear roles and responsibilities across People, Talent, and Culture change initiatives.
• Support the delivery of change initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions during organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, and other reorganization or business improvement projects.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, or related field (or international equivalent).
• 10+ years of proven experience implementing organizational development and change planning programs.
• Proven success in leading large‑scale, complex organization design initiatives, including project management and change implementation.
• Familiarity with organization development and change management analytics.
• Strong program management skills, with a track record of leading large, high‑profile programs with multiple workstreams.
• Robust core consulting skills, including effective written and verbal communication, problem solving, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to influence leaders across an enterprise to build strong partnerships and gather support to drive program success.
• Experience using AI in the course of ongoing work.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of change management best practices.

• Professional certification in HR Management, Workforce Planning, Change Management (PROSCI preferred), Organizational Development, coaching, and/or Learning and Development (or international equivalent).
• Experience working in a global or matrixed environment, navigating complex workforce challenges and driving data‑informed decision‑making.
• Coaching certification (ICF preferred).

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Flexible hours in support of a global employee base.

Base pay range: $167,670.00 – $204,930.00, dependent on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Well‑Being Reimbursement Account.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), holiday schedules, and financial‑planning time off.
• Paid parental leave and an adoption assistance program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and additional contribution.

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.