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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Strategic Change Manager based in Canada.
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Change Manager to lead and deliver organizational transformation initiatives that support business objectives and long-term performance. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate complex changes and turn strategic priorities into actionable plans. You will assess the impact of change across people, processes, technology, finances, and risk, ensuring successful implementation and sustainable adoption. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will develop communication strategies, address resistance, and foster employee engagement throughout the transformation journey. You will use data-driven insights and structured change management methodologies to measure progress and drive continuous improvement. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your strategic thinking, leadership, and ability to influence stakeholders can make a meaningful organizational impact.
Lead change management strategy: Develop, coordinate, and implement comprehensive change management plans aligned with business objectives, organizational priorities, and desired outcomes.
Advise business leaders: Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned business units, providing strategic guidance, specialized expertise, and recommendations to support effective transformation.
Assess organizational impact: Evaluate how proposed changes affect employees, processes, technology, financial performance, and risk exposure, identifying potential challenges and mitigation measures.
Develop strategic recommendations: Analyze business problems, operational data, emerging trends, and stakeholder needs to identify opportunities, inform decisions, and recommend practical solutions.
Engage stakeholders: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate collaboration, and ensure alignment throughout the design, development, and implementation of change initiatives.
Drive leadership engagement: Equip leaders with the strategies, tools, and resources needed to champion change, communicate its value, and encourage adoption across their teams.
Design communication plans: Develop targeted communication strategies that define key messages, audience segments, appropriate channels, communication frequency, and delivery responsibilities.
Manage resistance and training: Identify barriers to adoption and implement communication, training, and engagement initiatives that help employees understand and adapt to new ways of working.
Monitor adoption and outcomes: Track implementation progress, evaluate change effectiveness, resolve emerging issues, and implement corrective actions to support sustainable results.
Apply structured methodologies: Use established change management practices and project execution principles to plan, organize, and deliver initiatives of varying scale and complexity.
Promote continuous improvement: Identify lessons learned, recognize successes, and recommend improvements to strengthen future transformation initiatives.
Maintain risk and compliance standards: Apply established risk management frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements when making decisions, ensuring that business objectives remain aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
Provide independent expertise: Exercise sound judgment, resolve complex or non-routine problems, and deliver analytical and technical support while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Professional experience: Typically five to seven years of relevant professional experience, supported by a postsecondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Change management expertise: Strong knowledge of organizational change management methodologies, implementation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption practices.
Project and business analysis: Demonstrated understanding of business analysis methods, project execution practices, and standards across the full project lifecycle.
Strategic thinking: Ability to translate business objectives into actionable change strategies, assess organizational impacts, identify emerging issues, and develop practical recommendations.
Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong ability to interpret complex information, evaluate risks, identify root causes, and make evidence-based decisions.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear messaging, present recommendations, and explain complex changes to diverse audiences.
Stakeholder influence: Proven ability to influence decision-makers, negotiate effectively, build trusted relationships, and secure stakeholder support for transformation initiatives.
Collaboration and leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across business units, lead change initiatives, and encourage collaboration among diverse teams.
Data-driven mindset: Ability to use metrics, organizational insights, and performance indicators to evaluate change effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.
Adaptability and independence: Confidence managing competing priorities, working independently, navigating ambiguity, and exercising sound judgment in complex situations.
Risk awareness: Understanding of risk management principles and the importance of aligning business decisions with applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
Competitive annual salary: CAD $70,000–$150,000, depending on location, experience, education, skills, and qualifications.
Performance-based compensation: Potential eligibility for performance bonuses, discretionary bonuses, and other rewards, depending on the compensation structure.
Health and wellness coverage: Access to health insurance and other benefits designed to support employee well-being.
Insurance protection: Life and accident insurance options.
Retirement savings: Access to retirement savings plans to support long-term financial security.
Education support: Tuition reimbursement opportunities to encourage continued learning and professional development.
Training and coaching: Access to professional training, leadership support, coaching, and resources to strengthen skills and career progression.
Networking opportunities: Opportunities to build relationships with colleagues and leaders across the organization.
Flexible work locations: Opportunities available in Toronto, Ontario, and remote arrangements in Alberta and British Columbia, subject to the position's location requirements.
Inclusive workplace: A commitment to an equitable, accessible, and collaborative environment, with accommodations available to candidates throughout the recruitment process.