Contract Project Manager and Change Manager
Shockingly Different Leadership
New York, NY · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Who is SDL? At Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way HR-functions scale up their teams during peak periods of work!
SDL is a global strategic human capital consultancy which provides the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Human Resources - on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis.
We've hired the best proven experts across the globe, made our services competitively affordable, and added a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results!
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Description of Contract Opportunity SDL has a client who has been going through a global finance transformation related to their travel and expense policies. They are currently looking for a consultant who can help develop/implement the communication strategy across the firm, create training materials, respond to questions submitted to a team inbox, as well as help drive the adoption of the new policies. The ideal consultant will have experience as a project manager, be a strong communicator with a 'customer service' view, up to date PowerPoint skills, and exposure to change management.
This contract position is full-time, 40 hours/week for 3 months.
Qualifications - Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required
- Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of appropriate experience
Required Skills:
Project management skills including timeline management, content creation, and a problem-solving mindset
Change Management experience is a plus
Exposure to finance transformations is a plus
Strong communication skills
Up to date PowerPoint skills
Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Ability to collaborate to build successful relationships
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Targeted Pay Rate $640/day
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