OD & Change Management Consultant at MasterCard

Reporting into the Director, Organization Development & Change, the Mastercard Foundation seeks a strategic and experienced Organization Development and Change Management Consultant to support transformation efforts as the Foundation scales its impact toward 2030.This role will lead OD and change management initiatives that strengthen alignment with strategy, build capability, and enable teams to adopt new ways of working. The consultant will work closely with leaders, People and Culture, and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, people-centered solutions that support sustainable change.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Change Management

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support adoption of key initiatives.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of change plans tailored to specific functions or projects.
• Conduct impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, and business readiness reviews.
• Build leadership and team capabilities for leading and sustaining change.
• Partner with People and Culture to align change plans with learning, culture, and organizational development priorities.
• Collaborate with Communications to ensure timely and clear messaging that supports engagement.
• Track and report on progress using relevant change indicators and success metrics.
• Provide coaching and advice to senior leaders and workstream leads during major transformations.

Organization Development and Design

• Lead full-cycle organization design projects including current state assessment, future state design, and implementation planning.
• Partner with leaders and P&C Business Partners to align organizational structures, roles, and operating models with strategy.
• Facilitate design workshops and alignment sessions that support clarity and collaboration.
• Identify capability gaps and help develop strategies to build or source critical talent.
• Create and implement organization development frameworks, templates, and tools for internal use.
• Support change enablement and communication efforts that drive successful adoption of new structures and ways of working.
• Monitor the impact of OD and design interventions and use data and feedback to guide improvements.

WHO YOU ARE

• A senior OD and change management professional with at least 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in development, philanthropy, or a related sector.
• Experienced in leading complex change initiatives and applying structured change management methodologies such as Prosci.
• Skilled in organization design, strategic workforce planning, and operating model development.
• Adept at facilitating workshops, building consensus, and coaching senior leaders through transformation.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across diverse cultural contexts.
• Collaborative and consultative, with the ability to support both strategic planning and operational execution.
• Committed to the Foundation’s mission and values, with a high level of integrity and cultural sensitivity.
• Possess a professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation's values.