[Remote] Microsoft 365 Organizational Change Management Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planet Technologies is the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, seeking a highly motivated M365 Organizational Change Management Consultant. The role involves supporting impactful projects and helping clients execute OCM strategies to facilitate their digital transformation journey using Microsoft technologies.ResponsibilitiesThe OCM Consultant will work with the OCM Practice Manager and an elite team of likeminded OCM, learning strategists, technical professionals and project managersConduct all OCM activities, including vision discovery, kickoff, change scope analysis workshops, interviews, surveys, focus groups, and moreDevelop and execute new offerings related to Microsoft CopilotStrategize the change, by identifying the best options and avenues for communications and training and building communication, training and champions plansBuild and share knowledge through various channels, including blogs, workshops, and training sessionsEducate end-users, champions and stakeholders to make this transition or transformation beneficial without anxiety or fearMeasure the success of the transition or transformationAdjust the plan implementing tactics to target specific needsDesign and implement change management plans using best practices and a consistent methodologyProvide leadership and guidance to project teams, change champions, and junior consultantsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, project managers, and IT professionals to ensure alignment between change management efforts and project objectivesStay abreast of emerging technologies and build new OCM materials and engagementsSkills5+ years of experience in change management or adoption functionsStrong knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies, including Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive - what are the best practices around them, what leads to build best practices, what use cases are the most valuable for most customers, how to identify use cases specific to customers, how to handle end-users and IT objectionsExperience with GCC High migration projects, Copilot deployment and Power Platform is a plusProfessional with excellent communication skills, written and verbalDesign and creative skills to make communication appealing and meaningful is definitively a plusMust have the ability to proactively respond to internal/external questions and collaborate across internal/external teamsExperience with user research (qualitative and quantitative) and post-implementation reviewsWill be able to problem solve efficiently within the specific area of expertise and suggest process improvement or standardization as requested and/or directedKnowledgeable in the specific area of expertise to demonstrate a proactive approach to help customers make basic decisions around features and capabilities with the option of identifying and referring additional products or services within the specific areas of technical competence if needed and/or required for the customerDemonstrated expertise in OCM projects applied to Microsoft 365The ability to lead assessment with C-Suites, end-users and IT contacts with a special focus on collaboration, governance, productivity, wellbeing and engagementA proven track record in working with customers to understand their business and cultureExpertise working with enterprise customers in a strategic fashion to assess, envision, plan, design and oversee implementation of an OCM programA reputation for delivering results with a smileThe ability to excel in a fast-paced environmentA propensity to adjust to different cultures thinking out of the boxExperience with implementing Copilot agents a plusCore OCM knowledgeKnow and practice every piece of the methodology within the execution phase: communication, training, measuring, adjusting, establishing and nurturing community of champions; and support senior consultant in the build phase; interview preparation, survey preparation and analysis, focus group preparationExperience with GCC High migration projects, Copilot deployment and Power Platform is a plusDesign and creative skills to make communication appealing and meaningful is definitively a plusExperience with implementing Copilot agents a plusPROSCI Certified Change Practitioner or Microsoft Adoption Specialist certification(s) is a plusBenefitsBe part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous learning.Work with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide 2025-2026Company OverviewPlanet Technologies was built around investing in, and developing, long term relationships with our customers and corporate partners. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://go-planet.com/.