Strategic Change Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead change management initiatives from conception through execution and ongoing support.

• Engage with leaders, stakeholders, and affected parties to foster understanding and workforce involvement.

• Evaluate business elements including products, personnel, processes, and channels while addressing related risks.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the designated business or group.

• Influence and negotiate to meet business goals.

• Suggest and implement solutions derived from an analysis of business challenges and their implications.

• Assist in the formulation of strategic plans.

• Identify emerging trends and issues to guide decision-making processes.

• Lead the planning of change strategies utilizing subject matter expertise and organizational insights.

• Examine the scope of change and its effects on people, processes, finances, technology, and risks.

• Analyze data and information to deliver insights and recommendations.

• Provide guidance to business groups on change implementation while assessing complexity and impact.

• Plan, organize, and execute change management across projects of various scales.

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and execute change initiatives.

• Create change management solutions and recommendations that align with business strategy and stakeholder requirements.

• Develop change strategies that empower leaders and stakeholders to advocate for and implement change.

• Build and execute communication plans, encompassing audience analysis, key messages, and channel selection.

• Identify resistance and craft communication and training plans to address objections.

• Monitor and track the adoption of change, implement corrective measures, and celebrate achievements.

• Offer specialized consulting, analytical, and technical assistance.

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues within established guidelines.

• Manage non-routine situations autonomously.

• Utilize the Risk Management Framework to safeguard the bank while ensuring alignment with business strategy, risk appetite, policies, laws, and regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally, 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.

• A post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Extensive knowledge and technical expertise acquired through significant education and professional experience.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• In-depth influencing skills.

• Strong data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Prosci Certification is required.

• Ability to implement BMO's Risk Management Framework and adhere to relevant policies, laws, and regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based incentives.

• Discretionary bonuses.

• Health insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Accident insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Comprehensive training and coaching.

• Support from management.

• Opportunities for networking.

• Resources and tools to achieve new milestones.

• Accommodations available upon request during the hiring process.