Project & Change Management Lead (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Project & Change Management Lead in Montreal. This Director level role involves driving the adoption of enterprise data modernization initiatives, including migration to cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership. This position offers a hybrid work environment and requires proficiency in both French and English.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work environment

Opportunities for internal movement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in change management and large-scale data migration.
• Proven track record of driving adoption in multi-unit organizations.
• Change management certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead data platform modernization initiatives including cloud migration.
• Develop and execute change management strategies.
• Design training programs for user groups.

Skills

Change management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Data warehousing

Communication coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or Organizational Change

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Snowflake

IBM DB2

Job description

We are seeking a Project & Change Management Lead to drive successful adoption of enterprise data modernization initiatives, including but not limited to the migration from IBM DB2 to Snowflake.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third‑party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do‑and‑win business. This is a Director level position within the Business Information Services, which specializes in providing and maintaining business information services for the Firm, including front‑office research and analytics, data product management, management of data services, data storage, and conducting research‑related projects.

This role will be instrumental in guiding cross‑functional teams through transformational change, ensuring alignment, engagement, and sustained adoption across business units. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in change management and project leadership, with a strong ability to manage stakeholder relationships, coordinate communications, and deliver enablement strategies that support both technical and operational transitions. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance long‑term vision with day‑to‑day execution, and who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Lead end‑to‑end data platform modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, data warehouse re‑architecture, and legacy system retirement.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans to maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
• Design and deliver tailored training programs for diverse user groups, enabling effective use of new data platforms and tools.
• Track and report on adoption metrics, celebrating milestones and reinforcing the transformation’s value.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with change, including compliance, process disruption, and user adoption challenges.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Organizational Change, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in change management and managing large‑scale data or cloud migration projects.
• Proven track record of driving adoption of new platforms, tools, and processes in complex, multi‑unit organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating across business and technical teams.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, cloud platforms (preferably Snowflake), and legacy systems (IBM DB2 a plus).
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, or similar) highly desirable.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting‑edge technology and innovation. The multi‑faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, data analytics, cloud engineering, cybersecurity and digital technologies. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first‑class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – aren’t just beliefs; they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work‑life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.