OPT Change Management Consultant Jobs
Change Management Consultant roles on OPT require a specialty occupation tie to your degree, typically in organizational behavior, business administration, or industrial-organizational psychology. Most positions are full-time and employer-based, which satisfies OPT's active employment requirement. STEM OPT extensions are uncommon for this title unless the role is classified under a STEM-eligible CIP code.
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The Analyst, Global Talent and Change Management is a key contributor on Skechers’ Global Talent and Change Management team – a function at the center of how our organization adapts and performs at scale. Reporting to the Lead, Global Talent and Change Management, this role partners across HR and the business to design, execute, and continuously improve the systems and experiences that shape how Skechers develops talent, manages performance, and navigates change.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS
- Help to design and develop talent management frameworks, tools, and materials – including facilitator guides and program resources – ensuring content is regionally relevant, scalable, and aligned to business objectives
- Coordinate talent intake processes by partnering with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and HRIS to gather business needs, define scope, and align on timelines and deliverables for talent initiatives across client groups
- Contribute to the development and execution of change management strategies for HR and business transformation initiatives
- Draft stakeholder communications, support readiness assessments, and track adoption to ensure changes land effectively and sustainably
- Design and develop compelling information decks, visual presentations, and communication materials that effectively convey talent and organizational effectiveness (OE) initiatives to diverse audiences across the business
- Assist in the development of organizational design materials such as org charts, role mapping, and workforce planning resources
- Support the end-to-end execution of the annual performance review cycle
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide ad hoc support for internal HR projects and initiatives as needed
- Stay current on HR trends and best practices related to talent management, organizational development, and change management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No
Job Requirements
- Prior experience supporting or executing talent management processes, including performance reviews and talent planning is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear, audience-appropriate messages and materials
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and working effectively during high-volume periods
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field; equivalent internship or academic experience will be considered or experience in the business leveraging talent related tools and resources
- Experience with Workday considered a plus
- Experience working with global teams is preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
INTRODUCTION
The Analyst, Global Talent and Change Management is a key contributor on Skechers’ Global Talent and Change Management team – a function at the center of how our organization adapts and performs at scale. Reporting to the Lead, Global Talent and Change Management, this role partners across HR and the business to design, execute, and continuously improve the systems and experiences that shape how Skechers develops talent, manages performance, and navigates change.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS
- Help to design and develop talent management frameworks, tools, and materials – including facilitator guides and program resources – ensuring content is regionally relevant, scalable, and aligned to business objectives
- Coordinate talent intake processes by partnering with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and HRIS to gather business needs, define scope, and align on timelines and deliverables for talent initiatives across client groups
- Contribute to the development and execution of change management strategies for HR and business transformation initiatives
- Draft stakeholder communications, support readiness assessments, and track adoption to ensure changes land effectively and sustainably
- Design and develop compelling information decks, visual presentations, and communication materials that effectively convey talent and organizational effectiveness (OE) initiatives to diverse audiences across the business
- Assist in the development of organizational design materials such as org charts, role mapping, and workforce planning resources
- Support the end-to-end execution of the annual performance review cycle
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide ad hoc support for internal HR projects and initiatives as needed
- Stay current on HR trends and best practices related to talent management, organizational development, and change management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No
Job Requirements
- Prior experience supporting or executing talent management processes, including performance reviews and talent planning is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear, audience-appropriate messages and materials
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and working effectively during high-volume periods
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field; equivalent internship or academic experience will be considered or experience in the business leveraging talent related tools and resources
- Experience with Workday considered a plus
- Experience working with global teams is preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Change Management Consultant
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Consulting officers scrutinize specialty occupation eligibility closely. Connect your specific degree field to change management methodology in your resume and cover letter. A degree in organizational behavior or business administration is your strongest foundation for this role.
Target employers with active organizational transformation projects
Large enterprises undergoing mergers, ERP implementations, or digital transformation initiatives hire change management consultants regularly. These employers have established sponsorship pipelines and are more familiar with the OPT work authorization process than smaller consultancies.
Document your OPT authorization clearly in applications
Many hiring managers confuse OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship requirements. State your authorization type explicitly: you are authorized to work without employer sponsorship during your OPT period. This removes a common objection early in the hiring process.
Build fluency in change frameworks employers recognize
Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step model, and McKinsey's 7-S framework appear frequently in job descriptions. Demonstrating hands-on familiarity with at least one methodology strengthens your specialty occupation argument and signals readiness to contribute immediately.
Prioritize consulting firms with H-1B sponsorship track records
If you need visa sponsorship after OPT, choose employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions historically. Consulting firms with large federal or enterprise contracts tend to have more experience and willingness to sponsor international consultants long-term.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly openings
Migrate Mate surfaces change management roles posted by employers open to OPT candidates, saving you from manually screening hundreds of listings. Filtering by work authorization type early in your search protects your OPT days from low-probability applications.
Change Management Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Change Management Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Change Management Consultant positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as organizational behavior, business administration, or industrial-organizational psychology, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. However, if a job posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, that weakens the specialty occupation argument and could create complications if you later pursue H-1B sponsorship with that employer.
Can I work as a Change Management Consultant on STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how your employer classifies the role. STEM OPT requires that your job be directly related to a STEM-designated degree program. Change management is not inherently STEM-classified, but if your degree is in information systems, data analytics, or a related STEM CIP code field and your role involves significant technology implementation or data-driven analysis, your DSO may be able to support a STEM OPT extension. Consult your international student office before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Change Management Consultant jobs that accept OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists change management roles from employers experienced with OPT and visa sponsorship, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to succeed. Beyond the job board, target large management consulting firms and enterprise technology companies undergoing system transformations, as these organizations run structured sponsorship programs and are accustomed to hiring international consultants on OPT.
What happens to my OPT if I transition from a consulting firm to an independent contractor arrangement?
OPT does not permit self-employment in the traditional sense, but consulting arrangements can be structured compliantly if you have a formal contract with a single employer-client and that client directs your work. Purely independent freelance consulting, where you set your own hours and serve multiple clients without oversight, does not satisfy the OPT employment requirement. Any consulting arrangement should be reviewed by your DSO before you begin work.
Will gaps between change management consulting projects put my OPT at risk?
OPT regulations allow up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT, and 150 days on STEM OPT extension. Project-based consulting work can create gaps between engagements, so it is important to track your cumulative unemployed days carefully. If a project ends and the next one is delayed, notify your DSO promptly. Staying within a long-term consulting firm engagement rather than hopping between short contracts helps minimize unemployment risk during your OPT period.