Manager, Change Management (5-8 years of experience) to drive strategic initiatives and change enablement using change management methodologies and stakeholder engagement- 41241 Our financial services client is seeking a

Manager, Change Management (5-8 years of experience) to drive strategic initiatives and change enablement using change management methodologies and stakeholder engagement- 41241

Location Address: Toronto/ Hybrid – 2 days in office

Contract Duration: 1 Year (Possibility of extension)

Schedule Hours: 9 am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Story Behind the Need

CIDA Operations & Strategy (OU20014366) Customer Insights, Data & Analytics (CID&A;) is at the forefront of leveraging AI, data, and analytics to drive informed decision‑making and innovation across the Bank.

The Manager, Change Management plays a critical role in enabling the successful execution of strategic initiatives and transformative programs across CID&A; by ensuring effective change enablement, adoption, and sustained outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Change Management, this role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to design and deliver integrated change management strategies that support new ways of working and deliver measurable business impact.

Daily activities

Support the end-to-end delivery of change management activities for key CID&A; strategic initiatives.

Contribute to the execution of complex, cross functional programs and projects, collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders across CID&A; and the Business Lines.

Design and implement change management strategies and plans aligned to CID&A; priorities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, readiness, and adoption tactics.

Partner with key stakeholders to develop integrated change plans, including work‑back schedules, milestones, success metrics, and key change tactics.

Lead end-to-end change management for small to medium scale CID&A; initiatives, or own specific change workstreams within larger, enterprise level initiatives.

Plan and execute change enablement tactics to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working, including:

Communications and storytelling

Impact and readiness assessments

Training and enablement approaches

Stakeholder engagement and feedback loops

Definition and tracking of success criteria

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with CID&A; teams and Business Line partners to support consistent and effective change delivery.

Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, including facilitating problem-solving sessions, workshops, and interviews with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Contribute to the adoption and operationalization of the CID&A; strategy, supporting alignment across initiatives, priorities, and stakeholder groups.

Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required.

Must-have requirements:

5-8 years of relevant experience, primarily in management, project delivery, communications, and training.

Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and industry trends.





Proven experience supporting the execution of strategic initiatives and change plans that drive measurable business outcomes, preferably in a technology or data-driven environment.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

Knowledge of Prosci Change Management methodology is an asset.

Education

Post-undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related discipline.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

The ideal candidate has strong change management experience , supported by project management and transformation initiative experience. They should be able to drive the adoption of new processes, ensure changes are effectively implemented, and support multiple workstreams. The manager is looking for someone who is proactive, self-sufficient, and requires minimal direction .

Experience in stakeholder communications , including using different channels to engage audiences and support organizational change, would be a valuable asset. Overall, the strongest candidate combines change management expertise, project experience, independence, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Manager does not want to see candidates over/under 5-8 years of experience and formatting errors in resumes.

2nd round - in person– 30 mins –Director – cultural fit and situational questions.

Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP

Our financial services client is seeking a

Manager, Change Management (5-8 years of experience) to drive strategic initiatives and change enablement using change management methodologies and stakeholder engagement- 41241

Location Address: Toronto/ Hybrid – 2 days in office

Contract Duration: 1 Year (Possibility of extension)

Schedule Hours: 9 am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Story Behind the Need

CIDA Operations & Strategy (OU20014366) Customer Insights, Data & Analytics (CID&A;) is at the forefront of leveraging AI, data, and analytics to drive informed decision‑making and innovation across the Bank.

The Manager, Change Management plays a critical role in enabling the successful execution of strategic initiatives and transformative programs across CID&A; by ensuring effective change enablement, adoption, and sustained outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Change Management, this role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to design and deliver integrated change management strategies that support new ways of working and deliver measurable business impact.

Daily activities

Support the end-to-end delivery of change management activities for key CID&A; strategic initiatives.

Contribute to the execution of complex, cross functional programs and projects, collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders across CID&A; and the Business Lines.





Design and implement change management strategies and plans aligned to CID&A; priorities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, readiness, and adoption tactics.

Partner with key stakeholders to develop integrated change plans, including work‑back schedules, milestones, success metrics, and key change tactics.

Lead end-to-end change management for small to medium scale CID&A; initiatives, or own specific change workstreams within larger, enterprise level initiatives.

Plan and execute change enablement tactics to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working, including:

Communications and storytelling

Impact and readiness assessments

Training and enablement approaches

Stakeholder engagement and feedback loops

Definition and tracking of success criteria

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with CID&A; teams and Business Line partners to support consistent and effective change delivery.

Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, including facilitating problem-solving sessions, workshops, and interviews with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Contribute to the adoption and operationalization of the CID&A; strategy, supporting alignment across initiatives, priorities, and stakeholder groups.

Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required.

Must-have requirements:

5-8 years of relevant experience, primarily in management, project delivery, communications, and training.

Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and industry trends.

Proven experience supporting the execution of strategic initiatives and change plans that drive measurable business outcomes, preferably in a technology or data-driven environment.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

Knowledge of Prosci Change Management methodology is an asset.

Spanish proficiency

Education

Post-undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related discipline.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

The ideal candidate has strong change management experience , supported by project management and transformation initiative experience. They should be able to drive the adoption of current processes, ensure changes are effectively implemented, and support multiple workstreams. The manager is looking for someone who is proactive, self-sufficient, and requires minimal direction .

Experience in stakeholder communications , including using different channels to engage audiences and support organizational change, would be a valuable asset. Overall, the strongest candidate combines change management expertise, project experience, independence, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Manager does not want to see candidates over/under 5-8 years of experience and formatting errors in resumes.

Candidate Review & Selection

Hiring manager- In person– 30 mins –- role overview, previous experience check, Change management questions.

2nd round - in person– 30 mins –Director – cultural fit and situational questions.

Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP

Disclaimer

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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