Consultant IV - People & Change - job 1 of 2

San Francisco, California, United States

Job Title: Consultant

Location: San Francisco, CA

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: $129,000 - $162,000 base 

Who We Are

Propeller is a people-focused management consulting firm that helps individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in change. Organizations hire us to solve problems, inspire transformation, and drive change. We work with clients to align teams and priorities, clear hurdles, and deliver customized solutions. And in doing so, Propeller helps spark, regain, and accelerate the most impactful and energizing force we know: momentum.

Our clients are generally large and mid-size organizations in the retail, tech, energy and utilities, and public sector industries. These organizations are where we drive the most impact, but we serve all different types of clients. We have teams in Portland, San Francisco, and Denver - and are growing into Dallas and Minneapolis.

Propeller may be for you if you have an unyielding passion for unraveling complex challenges, delivering creative, impact-driven solutions, and creating lasting progress. You are curious, you thrive in the unknown, and you have the grit to continue moving projects forward while guiding leaders and teams through ambiguous challenges.

What You’ll Do

As a Consultant, you'll partner with clients to develop and implement impactful strategies that drive value across people, processes, and technology. You’ll work directly with clients to design solutions, create roadmaps, and deliver high-quality results, building deep relationships and positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.

While this role primarily focuses on people and change, our consultants may also contribute to a diverse range of projects. We believe in harnessing your unique expertise to elevate every project, even if it diverges from your primary focus. With solid skills in project management, change management, and process improvement, you’ll transition between assignments, bringing fresh ideas and strategic thinking to each project.

Lead Transformative People Initiatives

• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during organizational shifts, helping teams adapt and align with new goals and processes.
• Design effective organizational structures that enhance collaboration, drive efficiency, and support the company’s strategic vision and growth.
• Develop and implement talent strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, building a workforce aligned with current and future business needs.

Deliver High Impact Projects

• Develop realistic, actionable strategies including roadmaps, governance, and prioritization plans for smooth execution.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to define adoption strategies and rollout plans, ensuring change management approaches effectively support team and stakeholder buy-in.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within projects to increase efficiency, reduce redundancies, and enhance overall project outcomes.
• Create clear, impactful deliverables that resonate across various audiences and foster alignment on project goals.

Build Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, establishing trust and credibility.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, proactively address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction through high-touch engagement.
• Leverage stakeholder engagement to spot emerging needs and areas where Propeller can add value, fostering potential for future projects.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

A wide variety of backgrounds and experiences may be aligned to the work we do. If you believe you have the qualifications, even if your role titles did not necessarily use the same words, we encourage you to apply. A real person reads all our applications, and your background and experience will be assessed holistically. 

Must have:

• 9+ years of project management, business analysis, change management, and/or management consulting experience
• A proven track record of guiding teams through transformative change, demonstrating the ability align organizational processes with evolving business objectives
• Experience in organizational design with a track record of creating structures that enhance collaboration, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment
• Career history that demonstrates progressive responsibilities and accountability
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience with waterfall and/or agile project management techniques in complex technology environments
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to travel based on client need (up to 25%)
• Ability to demonstrate a legal right to work in the U.S. 

Nice to have:

• Master's degree
• Certified project management professional and/or relevant certifications/education
• Experience leading and managing teams

More About This Opportunity

Compensation: We believe in fairly and equitably compensating our employees for their time, skills, and experience. The base salary for this position ranges from $129,000 to $162,000. Total cash compensation, including short- and long-term incentive pay, falls between $147,000 and $192,000. Individual salaries are determined by factors such as experience, specific skill sets, marketability to clients, and internal pay equity. While hiring at the top of the range is not typical to allow for future salary growth, our base pay ranges are reviewed and updated annually based on performance. Our compensation plan also includes a generous benefits package, which you can learn more about here.

Location: We believe being physically present with each other and our clients strengthens our relationships, promotes creativity and innovation, and ultimately produces a stronger, more durable result for our clients and ourselves. Propeller consultants typically work in a hybrid model, spending a portion of their week working from their client site, local Propeller office, and home. In some cases, consultants work full-time at their client sites. Exact schedules vary by client engagement. Applicants should currently live in the area where the job is posted or plan to relocate upon hire.

Travel: We strive to keep consultants rooted in their local community, minimizing out-of-market travel. This is balanced with an all-firm staffing model and a desire to accommodate growing client demand for in-person work. While some travel may be necessary, it is capped at 25% for this role. We prioritize a tailored approach to travel, taking into consideration individual preferences in project assignments.

Hiring Process: The hiring process typically involves four interviews over 4–6 weeks. However, the timeline for this role may vary depending on our clients' evolving needs. Please note that any offers extended for this position are contingent upon an available project, and as such, start dates may vary. We value transparency throughout the hiring process and will keep you informed of any updates regarding your application or the role's timeline as they arise.

Propeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

Also, Propeller is committed to meeting our applicant’s accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. If you need any accommodation during the process, such as accessibility accommodations to assist with email, phone, or video communications, or other accommodation matters, please do not hesitate to email [email protected]. 

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