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Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Director in our Workforce Transformation Change Management practice, providing our clients and engagement delivery teams with project leadership, organizational change management expertise, and thought leadership – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. Client engagement opportunities include but are not limited to Change Management and Leadership Alignment; Change Readiness; Communication Strategy and Execution; Training Strategy and Delivery; Technology Adoption; Culture Transformation; Mergers and Acquisition Integration; and Corporate and Organizational Transformations.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your day-to-day may include:
- Set the vision, strategy, direction and lead multiple engagement delivery teams in approach, deliverables, and engagement outcomes.
- Serve as the primary escalation point while providing oversight across project management activities—including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk mitigation—and ensuring quality assurance of deliverables and adherence to engagement and Firm documentation requirements. Monitor, manage engagement economics and financials; own and execute client billing and invoicing.
- Meet or exceed strategic goals, including targeted utilization and sales goals.
- Develop relationships across service lines and industry sectors to identify and pursue opportunities to expand services within existing projects, accounts, teams, and new client prospects. Lead/support scoping efforts and pricing strategy discussions.
- Lead development of proposals and responses, requests for information, deliver Workforce Transformation approach at client orals presentations.
- Leveraging AI tools and platforms to accelerate change management delivery to drive faster, higher-quality outcomes for clients.
- Lead AI transformation engagements focused on workforce readiness and adoption helping clients navigate organizational, cultural, and behavioral shifts required to successfully integrate AI into their operations including AI literacy programs, role impact assessments and adoption roadmaps.
- Develop and evolve AI-enabled change management methodologies contributing to Grant Thornton’s internal AI toolkits, playbooks, and thought leadership to advance the practice’s capabilities and differentiate our market offerings.
- Coach and mentor proposal teams in the preparation of response and other collateral materials.
- Prepare and/or review drafts of new client contracts and statements of work.
- Lead internal initiatives focused on engagement, talent development, onboarding, or other areas of operational practice development initiatives.
- Participate in recruiting activities inclusive of interviewing experienced and campus hire candidates, campus presentations and representing the Firm at other recruiting events.
- Participate in external and internal networking events.
- Provide mentorship and leadership across a practice office, service line or geography; participate in local office BRGs (Business Resource Groups).
- Lead development of new, innovative Transformation Advisory solutions, tools, and methodology.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within a domain(s) of change management and business transformation and present at industry conferences, webinars and author thought leadership for external publication.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Communications, Finance, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or other relevant degree required.
- 12+ years of related work experience required, in a similar organizational change management consulting practice.
- Change management, program management, human resources, financial, accounting, process improvement or other relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, La Marsh, PMP, SHRM-SCP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP etc.)
- Ability to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by client service and teamwork to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Ability and experience leading multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in culture transformation, communications planning and/or execution, stakeholder engagement, job/change impact assessment, training planning and/or execution, or other related areas.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
- Travel: typically, 40-50% but occasionally up to 80%
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is between $197,800 and $255,904. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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INTRODUCTION
Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Director in our Workforce Transformation Change Management practice, providing our clients and engagement delivery teams with project leadership, organizational change management expertise, and thought leadership – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. Client engagement opportunities include but are not limited to Change Management and Leadership Alignment; Change Readiness; Communication Strategy and Execution; Training Strategy and Delivery; Technology Adoption; Culture Transformation; Mergers and Acquisition Integration; and Corporate and Organizational Transformations.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Transformation team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your day-to-day may include:
- Set the vision, strategy, direction and lead multiple engagement delivery teams in approach, deliverables, and engagement outcomes.
- Serve as the primary escalation point while providing oversight across project management activities—including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk mitigation—and ensuring quality assurance of deliverables and adherence to engagement and Firm documentation requirements. Monitor, manage engagement economics and financials; own and execute client billing and invoicing.
- Meet or exceed strategic goals, including targeted utilization and sales goals.
- Develop relationships across service lines and industry sectors to identify and pursue opportunities to expand services within existing projects, accounts, teams, and new client prospects. Lead/support scoping efforts and pricing strategy discussions.
- Lead development of proposals and responses, requests for information, deliver Workforce Transformation approach at client orals presentations.
- Leveraging AI tools and platforms to accelerate change management delivery to drive faster, higher-quality outcomes for clients.
- Lead AI transformation engagements focused on workforce readiness and adoption helping clients navigate organizational, cultural, and behavioral shifts required to successfully integrate AI into their operations including AI literacy programs, role impact assessments and adoption roadmaps.
- Develop and evolve AI-enabled change management methodologies contributing to Grant Thornton’s internal AI toolkits, playbooks, and thought leadership to advance the practice’s capabilities and differentiate our market offerings.
- Coach and mentor proposal teams in the preparation of response and other collateral materials.
- Prepare and/or review drafts of new client contracts and statements of work.
- Lead internal initiatives focused on engagement, talent development, onboarding, or other areas of operational practice development initiatives.
- Participate in recruiting activities inclusive of interviewing experienced and campus hire candidates, campus presentations and representing the Firm at other recruiting events.
- Participate in external and internal networking events.
- Provide mentorship and leadership across a practice office, service line or geography; participate in local office BRGs (Business Resource Groups).
- Lead development of new, innovative Transformation Advisory solutions, tools, and methodology.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within a domain(s) of change management and business transformation and present at industry conferences, webinars and author thought leadership for external publication.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Communications, Finance, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or other relevant degree required.
- 12+ years of related work experience required, in a similar organizational change management consulting practice.
- Change management, program management, human resources, financial, accounting, process improvement or other relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, La Marsh, PMP, SHRM-SCP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP etc.)
- Ability to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by client service and teamwork to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Ability and experience leading multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in culture transformation, communications planning and/or execution, stakeholder engagement, job/change impact assessment, training planning and/or execution, or other related areas.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
- Travel: typically, 40-50% but occasionally up to 80%
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is between $197,800 and $255,904. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Change Management Consultant
Target large consulting firms first
Big Four firms and major management consultancies have established H-1B sponsorship pipelines and dedicated immigration teams. They sponsor change management roles regularly and are far more likely to absorb the legal and filing costs than smaller boutique firms.
Frame your degree as field-specific
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. A degree in organizational psychology, business administration, or industrial-organizational studies supports specialty occupation status more cleanly than a general arts or unrelated field.
Emphasize methodology credentials
Certifications like Prosci ADKAR or CCMP signal specialized expertise that strengthens a specialty occupation argument. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas benefit when candidates hold recognized credentials that reinforce the professional nature of the role.
Highlight enterprise transformation experience
Employers are more willing to sponsor candidates who've led large-scale ERP, digital transformation, or M&A change programs. The complexity of the work strengthens the specialty occupation case and justifies the sponsorship investment from the employer's perspective.
Understand the TN visa if you're Canadian or Mexican
Canadian and Mexican nationals can qualify for TN status under the Management Consultant category without the H-1B lottery. This is a faster, cap-exempt path that many consulting firms prefer for eligible candidates over the uncertainty of the H-1B cap.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Change Management Consultant qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition needs to be built carefully. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between a specific degree field and the role's duties. A position focused on organizational design, ERP adoption, or structured change methodologies is stronger than a generalist consulting title. Employers with prior approved petitions for this role have an easier path.
Which visa categories are most common for Change Management Consultants?
H-1B visa is the most common path for non-Canadians and non-Mexicans. Canadian and Mexican nationals often use the TN visa under the Management Consultant category, which is cap-exempt and doesn't require lottery selection. L-1 visa transfers are also possible for consultants moving within a multinational firm's internal operations.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Change Management Consultant?
A bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, organizational psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, or management is the strongest foundation. Degrees in human resources or information systems can also work if the role involves HR transformation or technology change management. A completely unrelated degree weakens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
How can I find Change Management Consultant jobs where employers will actually sponsor a visa?
Most general job postings don't specify sponsorship willingness, which wastes time. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles where employers have a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on firms that are actually open to supporting international candidates in this field.
Are Change Management Consultant H-1B petitions commonly approved or denied?
Approval rates vary depending on how the employer frames the role. Petitions that define specific methodologies, required degree fields, and complex project scope tend to perform better. Generic job descriptions that could apply to any business graduate are more vulnerable to a Request for Evidence. Using an experienced immigration attorney to draft the support letter is strongly recommended for this role category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Change Management Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.