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Sr. Manager, Change Enablement

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$107,820–$134,820 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Office presence
1 days per week

Job summary

The Senior Manager leads holistic change enablement strategies for large-scale strategic initiatives to drive adoption and sustained behavior change. They partner with transformation leaders to assess impacts, manage stakeholder resistance, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise-wide programs.

Job details

The Senior Manager, Change Enablement is responsible for leading holistic change enablement efforts for large scale strategic initiatives. This role designs and executes change strategies that drive adoption, readiness, and sustained behavior change across people, process, and technology transformations. The Senior Manager partners closely with Transformation leaders, program teams, functional stakeholders, and business leaders to assess impacts, align stakeholders, manage resistance, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Change Enablement Strategy and Execution * 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 * Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Support * 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 Change Readiness and Impact Management * 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 Communications and Enablement Alignment * 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 Measurement and Continuous Improvement * 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 QUALIFICATIONS Experience 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong understanding of how individuals and organizations experience and adopt change * Ability to design practical, scalable change strategies that align to business realities * Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization * 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 Supervisory Responsibility * May provide guidance or oversight to Change Enablement resources or vendors * Role does not initially include direct people management but may evolve over time #DiscoverYourPath

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager leads holistic change enablement strategies for large-scale strategic initiatives to drive adoption and sustained behavior change. They partner with transformation leaders to assess impacts, manage stakeholder resistance, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise-wide programs.

Requirements

Candidates must have 7 to 10+ years of experience in change enablement or organizational transformation roles, with a proven track record of supporting large-scale initiatives. Strong communication, influencing skills, and the ability to apply structured change methodologies in complex environments are essential.

Listed skills

  • Project management · Preferred
  • Risk Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Change enablement
  • Organizational change
  • Transformation management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic planning
  • Change strategy design
  • Impact assessment
  • Readiness assessment
  • Communication strategy
  • Influencing skills
  • Business acumen
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Adoption metrics
  • Risk management
  • Trusted advisor
  • Influencing Skills
  • Organizational Change Management
  • People Management
  • Accountability
  • Value Realization
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business Acumen
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Scalability
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Job areas

  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting
  • Technology
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  • Business Change Manager
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