Strategic Transformation & Culture Lead

McGill University; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Vacation policy

Personal days

Floating holidays

Summer Fridays

December time off

Tuition waiver

Remote work 1 day/week

Job summary

McGill University seeks a Senior Advisor, Transformation and Culture to provide senior leadership for cross-Faculty initiatives that advance strategic priorities, strengthen culture, and improve effectiveness. The role partners with Faculty leaders and central University stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable plans and ensure alignment with Horizon McGill initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s degree with extensive experience in organizational development, change management,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, higher education, public administration, organizational development, business administration, human resources, interdisciplinary studies, or another related field.
• Substantial progressively responsible experience in strategic implementation, organizational transformation, institutional effectiveness, change management, or a related area in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and to work effectively with senior leaders, academic administrators, professional staff, and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in process improvement, service redesign, consultation, organizational analysis, and the use of evidence to support institutional decision-making.
• Prior experience in organizational transformation in the domain of higher education is an asset.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, relationship-building ability, and capacity to manage sensitive issues with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefings, reports, presentations, and implementation materials for varied audiences.
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and French is essential, including the ability to advise, facilitate, write, and present in both languages.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, respectful engagement, and culturally responsive institutional practice.

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into actionable implementation plans with timelines and accountability.
• Oversee cross-unit initiatives to align academic programming, student experience, accreditation, and service delivery.
• Align Faculty initiatives with Horizon McGill and institutional transformation efforts.
• Establish and maintain implementation frameworks, tools, and reporting for decision-making.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and adjust approaches for timely delivery.
• Provide strategic advice to Dean on transformation, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic implementation

Organizational transformation

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Master’s degree in education, higher education, public administration, organizational development, business administration, human resources, interdisciplinary studies, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 Years Related Experience

Job description

McGill University seeks a Senior Advisor, Transformation and Culture to provide senior leadership for cross-Faculty initiatives that advance strategic priorities, strengthen culture, and improve effectiveness. The role partners with Faculty leaders and central University stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable plans and ensure alignment with Horizon McGill initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s degree with extensive experience in organizational development, change management,