Utilities Change Management Consultant

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm and pioneer of Consulting 4.0. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. With expertise in more than 40 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.

Our continued success and expansion are primarily due to the quality of our team members. Our consultants work closely with the C-suite at our clients to accelerate and de-risk business growth while improving their customer and employee experience. 

Our Western Canada Team is looking to grow our team; we provide unique opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and drive transformative initiatives across diverse industries. We are looking for exceptional consulting professionals who have a broad understanding of solutions, and industry best practices, and with hands-on experience on business processes or technology projects.

Must be local to Edmonton and the surrounding area – and willing to work in a hybrid environment with a combo of remote and on-client site.

**Please note the following:

• For these opportunities, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada, holding either Permanent Residency or full Citizenship status.  Sia Partners is unable to cover relocation expenses at this time.
• While our offices are located in Alberta, this position requires travel to the United States, one week per month. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Organizational Change Management Consultant to drive the people side of technology and process transformation within our Utilities Operational Technology (OT) environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can challenge assumptions, influence at all levels, and ensure change initiatives deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute change management strategies and plans to support the successful implementation of OT solutions such as ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems), OMS (Outage Management Systems), SCADA, or related technologies.
• Partner with project teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to assess impacts, identify readiness gaps, and drive engagement across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and critical thinker — constructively challenging decisions and approaches to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead stakeholder analysis, communication planning, training design, and adoption measurement activities.
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding change management best practices into project delivery.
• Collaborates with project teams and stakeholders to maintain focus on long-term outcomes

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Master's degree or MBA is considered an asset.
• Prosci Change Management Certification or other recognized change management certification is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in Change Management, preferably within the Utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT) systems and processes (e.g., ADMS, OMS, SCADA) or experience supporting technology implementation within complex organizational environments.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and constructively challenge stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in driving adoption, engagement, and sustainment across large-scale change initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and practices, including an understanding of team roles and responsibilities.
• Formal SCRUM or Agile certifications will be considered an asset
• Proven ability to stay focused and productive throughout long, multi-year projects while collaborating effectively with teams and stakeholders.

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team to serve some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with pioneer mind-set thinking, customized solutions, and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonuses
• Healthcare that includes dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP contributions
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedback
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, Working Groups and Training
• Reimbursement for continuing education and certifications
• Your team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the global consulting market
• Working in an  environment which creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the world

DEIB

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners' DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We're confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

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Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.