Change Management Consultant Jobs in California
Change Management Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in enterprise technology, healthcare systems, financial services, and state and local government transformation initiatives, covering roles from associate consultant through principal and director levels. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where organizations like Deloitte, Accenture, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large practices and ongoing engagements. The most sought-after specialties include Prosci-certified practitioners, organizational design, ERP and cloud migration change programs, and public sector modernization. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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09/30/2026 601 Hawaii St, El Segundo, California, 90245-4814, United States of America
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Team Runway is the central change management and deployment function in the Village. We partner with all teams to create and deploy efficient and effective change initiatives that drive our most important Village objectives.
The Change Management and Deployment Analyst will support small to large change project deployments using process improvement and change management methodologies. The Analyst will work with a team of highly motivated individuals with management consulting, change management, organizational development and clinical experience. This individual is expected to effectively manage individual work streams, communicate the business need, and assist project teams by creating the support required to move people through the change curve.
This role requires the ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment. A successful individual will operate with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Organizational change projects will include :
- Partner with a Change Manager and cross-functional teams across the organization to develop deployment strategies and collateral to drive the implementation and adoption of innovative technologies and processes.
- Use organizational / behavioral change management strategies and tactical plans.
- Build reports, metrics trackers, and dashboards that provide insight and analysis for individual projects.
- Develop credible and pragmatic analytical approach and framework to drive adoption.
- Adhere to a standard practice for change management and deployment.
- Provide analytical assessments to better support and drive change throughout project life-cycle. Ensure each change project has the correct elements to successfully drive awareness and adoption.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Change Management: Develop and deliver various aspects of change management collateral depending on engagement.
Work with Change Manger to develop and execute various elements of change management methodology, including but not limited to:
- Deployment Plan
- Communications
- Sponsorship
- Coaching Plan
- Resistance Management
- Training Plan
- Change Reinforcement
Understand change methodology and apply it effectively.
Effectively engage with Field partners to define, gather, and analyze feedback.
Collate findings from feedback in order influence or adapt the change approach.
2. Data & Analytics: Analyze, interpret, and QA data. Develop credible and pragmatic analytical approaches and frameworks to drive adoption.
- Use data to identify next steps and turns insights into actions
- Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and is able to build reports, metrics trackers, and dashboards that provide analysis based on project needs
3. Project Management: Effectively manage time and task completion with minimal support and oversight. Develop and complete collateral in a
4. Written & Oral Communication / Building Relationships: Easily builds rapport within cross-functional project teams. Is collaborative and an informal influencer.
- Build appropriate horizontal and vertical logic in presentation decks
- Navigate cross functional relationships effectively
- Present comfortably and compellingly to multiple audiences. Work closely with field teammates and develop strong relationships with operators and clinicians to inform and drive project outcomes.
5. Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Bachelors Degree
- 1+ years of work related expereince
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $94,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hourFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in change management consultant jobs across California.
- Prosci ADKAR or Certified Change Management Professional credential strongly preferred by California employers
- Bachelor's degree in organizational development, business administration, or a related field required
- Proven experience leading change initiatives on large-scale ERP, cloud, or digital transformation programs
- Familiarity with California public sector procurement and government agency engagement processes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills across cross-functional California organizations
- Experience working with healthcare systems or financial services clients operating under California regulatory frameworks
Change Management Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a change management consultant in California?
The most direct path is combining a bachelor's degree in organizational development, business, or a related field with a recognized change management certification such as the Prosci ADKAR certification or the CCMP credential from the Association of Change Management Professionals. California has no state-issued license for this role, so employers screen heavily on credentials and demonstrated project experience. Building expertise in industries dominant in California, including healthcare, technology, and government, strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How much do change management consultants make in California?
Change management consultants in California earn a median of about $101,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,360 for the lowest 10% to over $174,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire change management consultants in California?
Employers hiring change management consultants in California right now include Zifo, Qvest, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large health systems, and state government modernization programs means hiring stays active across both consulting firms and in-house enterprise roles throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most change management consultant jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara account for the most change management consultant openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of enterprise technology companies and consulting firm regional offices, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, aerospace, and county government transformation projects, and San Diego's presence is driven by defense contractors, biotech, and large healthcare networks headquartered there.
Are there remote change management consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of change management consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the analytical and facilitation-heavy nature of the work. The most remote-friendly portions of the role include stakeholder communication planning, training content development, and readiness assessments, while workshop facilitation and executive alignment sessions typically require periodic on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a change management consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate or junior consultant role at one of the large consulting firms with California offices, such as Deloitte, KPMG, or Accenture, which run structured analyst programs that accept candidates without direct change management experience. Lateral moves from project management, HR business partner, or organizational development coordinator roles are also a common door in. Earning the Prosci ADKAR certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that California employers consistently recognize as entry-level proof of the methodology.
Where can I find and apply to change management consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to change management consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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