Project Manager Change Management Jobs in Illinois

Lotis Blue Consulting is a transformation‑focused firm passionate about helping companies build better versions of themselves. We combine data‑driven insights with people‑first solutions to create lasting impact for our clients.

About You

As a client‑facing leader, you will apply deep expertise in organizational change management to help executives and teams navigate complex transformations. You will partner with senior leaders to shape change strategy, design and implement change programs, and build internal change capabilities. While your primary focus will be change management, you will also contribute across the firm’s full consulting spectrum—organization, leadership, teams, talent and change solutions—bringing an integrated perspective that delivers holistic results.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management workstreams or components of consulting engagements.
• Design and deliver solutions across the firm’s core focus areas: organization, talent, and change, tailoring approaches to client needs.
• Partner with the Change Acceleration service line leadership to advance methodologies, develop intellectual capital, and mentor team members in change practices.
• Diagnose organizational readiness and stakeholder needs using data‑driven and human‑centered approaches.
• Design and execute change management strategies and plans, including stakeholder engagement, leadership alignment, communications, training, and sustainment planning.
• Build trusted relationships with client leaders, guiding them through complex decisions and change challenges.
• Translate complex concepts into clear, actionable recommendations that drive adoption and results.
• Collaborate across practice areas and service lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to business development through proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership.

Primary Accountabilities

• Deliver high‑quality, fact‑based, and actionable work products.
• Lead or co‑lead problem diagnosis, solution development, and implementation for change programs.
• Present and visualize information in engaging ways for diverse audiences.
• Manage meaningful project scopes across multiple engagements, balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Coach and develop other team members to elevate their change management skills.
• Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership, tools, and methodologies in change management.
• Support the growth of the Change Acceleration service line through innovation and client engagement.
• Model the firm’s culture and values in all interactions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required

• Undergraduate degree (advanced degree in business, I/O psychology, organizational development, or related field preferred).
• 5+ years post‑undergraduate experience, with at least 3 years in a management or internal consulting role focused on organizational change management.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management workstreams or programs in complex organizational settings.
• Strong knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, ADKAR) and the ability to apply them pragmatically.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply frameworks outside immediate subject‑matter expertise.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to influence and build trust with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.

Preferred

• Relevant change management certification (e.g., Prosci).
• Experience delivering projects in organization design, leadership, teams, or talent.
• Experience in health care.

Salary, Benefits, and Perks

• Medical and dental coverage at no cost to associates and their dependents.
• Pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) options, Safe Harbor, and Profit‑Sharing retirement plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Gender‑neutral parental leave.
• Bereavement and pet leave.
• Continuing education and professional accreditation sponsorship.
• Basic Life/AD&D at no cost to the associate and Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability at no cost to associates.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support program.

Base salary range: $141,400.00 – $212,200.00 annually (actual salaries may vary).

Work Environment

Hybrid, with a preference for a thriving Chicago Loop office culture at least three days per week. Willingness to travel up to ten days per month is required.

SullivanCotter Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.