Senior Advisor - Change Management (Remote/Hybrid)- EN

Global Excel Management Inc.; Sherbrooke; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advisor to spearhead change management initiatives during a transformative project. In this pivotal role, you will develop strategies, lead stakeholder engagement, and design communication plans to ensure seamless transitions across the organization. Your expertise in change management, particularly with large-scale technology implementations, will be crucial in monitoring and measuring success. Join a forward-thinking firm that values your contributions and offers a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and benefits, as you help shape the future of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in change management for large-scale tech implementations.
• Certification in change management (e.g., PROSCI, ADKAR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy.
• Lead stakeholder analysis and address resistance and risks.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for leading the change management efforts for an ongoing transformation. The Change Management Senior Advisor will work closely with the project team, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure a smooth transition, adoption, and alignment with organizational goals.

What does your typical day look like?

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy.
2. Lead stakeholder analysis work sessions to identify and address resistance, risks, and communication needs.
3. Design and execute communication plans in collaboration with the communication team to ensure alignment and clarity across all levels of the organization.
4. Develop and facilitate training strategies and support their execution to prepare employees and ensure adoption.
5. Collaborate with the project management team, HR teams, and other stakeholders to integrate change management into the overall project plan.
6. Conduct impact assessments to understand how the transformation will affect workflows, roles, and responsibilities.
7. Provide regular updates and progress reports to leadership and key stakeholders.
8. Support the development of tools and materials to aid transition efforts, including FAQs, guides, and training resources.
9. Monitor and measure the success of change initiatives and adjust strategies as needed to improve outcomes.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in change management, particularly on large-scale technology implementations.
• Proven track record of delivering change strategies for enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Certification in change management (e.g., PROSCI, ADKAR) is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Bilingual in French and English (both written and verbal), with strong English written communication skills.

We offer you

• More than a position; we offer a professional future with a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and benefits.