Senior Manager, Change Management

Acosta

Senior Change Management Manager leading adoption and readiness for large-scale enterprise transformations. Designing strategies, stakeholder interventions, communications, and metrics across people, process, and technology changes.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$131,780 - CA$164,780 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing change enablement strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring successful adoption and engagement. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to drive organizational change and measure effectiveness.

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Change EnablementOrganizational ChangeStakeholder EngagementChange MethodologiesCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Change Enablement StrategiesImpact AssessmentsChange Effectiveness MetricsChange AdoptionBehavioral Change Design

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCollaborationBusiness AcumenProblem SolvingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Enterprise InitiativesCross-Functional TeamsResistance ManagementReadiness GapsChange Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and execute comprehensive change enablement strategies aligned to program objectives and enterprise priorities
Translate business and technology changes into clear people, process, and behavior impacts
Ensure change strategies support successful adoption, engagement, and value realization
Serve as the lead Change Enablement partner for a strategic initiative
Collaborate with Product, Project, Technology, Data, and Business teams to embed change into program delivery
Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to build alignment, sponsorship, and accountability
Proactively identify and address resistance, risks, and readiness gaps
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders navigating complex organizational change
Conduct stakeholder, readiness, and impact assessments to inform change approach
Develop targeted interventions for leaders, managers, and employees based on assessed needs
Advise on timing, sequencing, and release strategies to support readiness
Partner with Communications and Training teams to ensure integrated, consistent experiences
Provide direction and inputs for change communications and enablement materials
Ensure messaging supports clarity, confidence, and adoption without overloading the business
Define and track change effectiveness metrics tied to adoption and readiness
Monitor progress and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes
Capture lessons learned and continuously evolve change practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 to 10 years of experience in change enablement, organizational change, or transformation roles
Demonstrated experience supporting large scale, enterprise level initiatives
Experience working closely with senior leaders and cross functional program teams
Experience applying structured change methodologies in complex environments
Strong understanding of how individuals and organizations experience and adopt change
Ability to design practical, scalable change strategies aligned to business realities
Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
Strong business acumen and ability to connect change efforts to enterprise outcomes
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across functions
May provide guidance or oversight to Change Enablement resources or vendors
Role does not initially include direct people management but may evolve over time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Design and execute comprehensive change enablement strategies aligned to program objectives and enterprise priorities
Translate business and technology changes into clear people, process, and behavior impacts
Ensure change strategies support successful adoption, engagement, and value realization
Serve as the lead Change Enablement partner for a strategic initiative
Collaborate with Product, Project, Technology, Data, and Business teams to embed change into program delivery
Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to build alignment, sponsorship, and accountability
Proactively identify and address resistance, risks, and readiness gaps
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders navigating complex organizational change
Conduct stakeholder, readiness, and impact assessments to inform change approach
Develop targeted interventions for leaders, managers, and employees based on assessed needs
Advise on timing, sequencing, and release strategies to support readiness
Partner with Communications and Training teams to ensure integrated, consistent experiences
Provide direction and inputs for change communications and enablement materials
Ensure messaging supports clarity, confidence, and adoption without overloading the business
Define and track change effectiveness metrics tied to adoption and readiness
Monitor progress and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes
Capture lessons learned and continuously evolve change practices 🎯 Requirements
7 to 10 years of experience in change enablement, organizational change, or transformation roles
Demonstrated experience supporting large scale, enterprise level initiatives
Experience working closely with senior leaders and cross functional program teams
Experience applying structured change methodologies in complex environments
Strong understanding of how individuals and organizations experience and adopt change
Ability to design practical, scalable change strategies aligned to business realities
Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
Strong business acumen and ability to connect change efforts to enterprise outcomes
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across functions
May provide guidance or oversight to Change Enablement resources or vendors
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