Application Deadline: 10/23/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Human Resources Mandate: In this position, you will act as a trusted change partner for the COE leadership team and work with the Head - People Initiatives Partners, Director – Solutions & Performance and across People & Culture to facilitate horizontal and integrated development, prioritization and execution of COE programs ensuring optimal manager and employee experience.
Accountabilities
- Acts as the change management lead & expert on assigned COE program design & implementation with the focus on ensuring optimal manager and employee experience.
- Leads the design, development & implementation of complex COE program change management plans; e.g. introduction of a new program, initiative, system; complex regulatory change with large jurisdictional impact, new technology functionality to enable a process/experience change
- Provides change management expertise, in collaboration with COE partners, in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned HR solutions from business case development through to execution.
- Understands the people, process, technology implications that must be considered in the implementation of the change plan
- Applies PP& C Change Management framework to plan, organize and execute change management for COE cyclical & non-cyclical programs
- Builds & executes communications plans to drive awareness & understanding with key audiences
- Works with LOB People Initiatives Partners to identify LOB specific change nuances and builds plans to address through communications & training
- Monitors & tracks adoption of the change to provide feedback to the COE on any adjustments to program implementation and/or continuous improvement
- Collaborates with team of LOB People Initiatives Partners to take a horizontal view of the impact of all PeCu changes on manager & employee experience.
- Works as part of a "deal team" with COE program owner and operations partners to ensure effective process design & sustainment plans are in place.
Interactions
- All People Process & Change teams
- HR COEs
- Chief Data and Analytics Officer team
- HR Operations
- HR PMO (If required)
- HRBPs/CHROs
- Corporate Communications
Qualifications
- Post secondary education
- 10 years+ broad HR experience with deep line of business/function understanding
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and laws that impact initiative implementation
- Effective team leadership and people management skills
- Strong influencing and relationship management skills
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the Bank's and the People & Culture structure, products, and services; including identifying and implementing opportunities to drive business value
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Solid project/program management experience with a focus on change management and execution
- Innovative, creating, self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Develops, promotes, maintains & manages designated Human Resources (HR) solutions, performing periodic reviews, analyzing solution outcomes, providing insights and making recommendations for enhancements/changes as required. Ensures the effective & efficient execution of all HR solution components, including ensuring change management & communications are in place for any enhancements/changes and mitigating any risk. Provides people, process and changes expertise in collaboration with HR Centres of Expertise (COE) partners in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned HR solutions from business case development through to execution. Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders (Functional Leaders & Groups Heads) for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives. Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges. Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices. Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness. May consult to or serve on various committees and task forces. Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution. Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals. Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment. Owns the HR product / solution which may impact multiple LOBs and/or BMO overall. Condu
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