Senior Manager - Workforce Advisory - People Transformation and Change Management - Montréal

EY; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Manager in People Consulting to lead transformative projects within Financial Services. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders, focusing on innovation and professional growth. You will leverage your extensive consulting experience to develop and implement change management strategies, ensuring successful project outcomes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your unique perspective. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact in shaping the future of the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pension Plans

Generous Vacation Policies

Flexible Work Arrangements

Coaching and Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of consulting experience with a focus on change management.
• Degree or Master’s in Business, HR, or Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions in operating model design and change management.
• Lead and mentor junior team members while managing projects.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership Development

Organizational Design

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Client Engagement

Problem-Solving

Cultural Assessment

Education

Degree in Business

Master’s in Human Resources

Degree in Psychology

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We value your unique voice and perspective to help EY improve. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and contribute to a better working world.

Our People Consulting professionals assist clients in managing and sustaining change related to people, processes, and technology. This includes stakeholder management, leadership development, organizational design, training, cultural assessment, talent management, workforce strategies, and communication planning.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager for our People Consulting Financial Services practice. You will gain diverse experiences working across various capabilities and service offerings within Financial Services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders. We focus on innovation and purpose, supporting your professional growth and leadership development.

Your key responsibilities

• Bring extensive professional success and experience in senior consulting roles.
• Deliver solutions across EY's services, including operating model design, organization design, change management, culture transformation, strategic workforce planning, and cost optimization.
• Develop and implement change management and training strategies in transformational projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align project goals and support success.
• Create comprehensive change management strategies for transformation programs.
• Utilize advanced communication and stakeholder engagement techniques.
• Manage and deliver agile transformation programs.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Travel flexibility as required.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of complex change concepts.
• Proven leadership in client engagement and service delivery.
• Effective project and budget management skills.
• Access to thought leadership on latest trends and technologies.
• Commitment to high-quality service and client satisfaction.
• Strong relationship-building with clients and internal teams.
• Industry knowledge, especially in financial services sectors like banking, capital markets, insurance, or wealth management.
• Experience managing staff and projects, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French, both oral and written.

Minimum qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related fields.
• Approximately 8-10 years of professional consulting experience.
• Experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, communication, organizational design, training, and culture change.
• Sector experience in banking, capital markets, insurance, or wealth management.

What we look for

We seek professionals passionate about promoting the people agenda and managing change initiatives, capable of integrating these priorities with executive objectives through strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What we offer

Our Total Rewards package supports our high-performance culture, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, pension plans, generous vacation policies, and programs promoting well-being. We also provide coaching, learning opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging. We actively promote initiatives supporting various communities and backgrounds, recognizing that diverse perspectives drive our success.

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