Sr Program Change Manager

Stir Consulting Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Program Change Management Lead to drive the adoption of significant business and technology changes. This high-impact role involves integrating change management across programs, leading strategic initiatives, and influencing stakeholders to ensure sustainable transformation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading change in large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Deep expertise in organizational change and project management.
• Confident, resilient leader with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement change strategies covering engagement, communications, and training.
• Anticipate resistance and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Lead meetings with executives to drive change adoption.

Skills

Organizational Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership Alignment

Communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Problem Solving

Job description

As the Program Change Management Lead , you will drive the successful adoption of business and technology changes across complex programs with multiple projects and high-risk profiles. You will apply proven Organizational Change Management (OCM) methodology to ensure changes deliver sustainable value, align with strategic goals, and are embraced by stakeholders. Acting as a trusted advisor to business sponsors, you'll lead the planning, execution, and reinforcement of change strategies from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate change management activities across program and project plans.

Design and implement change strategies covering stakeholder engagement, leadership alignment, communications, training, and readiness.

Anticipate resistance and develop risk mitigation plans to ensure adoption and sustainability.

Lead meetings with executives and business leaders to drive change adoption.

Continuously elevate change management practices by staying current on industry trends.

What You Bring

15+ years leading change in large-scale, cross-functional programs.

Deep expertise in organizational change, with strong knowledge of project lifecycle and management tools.

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Collaborative leadership style with proven ability to influence executives and build stakeholder alignment.

Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.

Confident, resilient, and able to challenge the status quo with professionalism.

A results-driven, integrity-focused leader who inspires confidence and shared vision for change.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a change expert who can align people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable business value.