Job Title: Change management manager - (Industry: Banking & Cybersecurity)

Location:Toronto

Job Type: [Contract]
Industry: Banking & Cybersecurity

Job Summary:
We are looking for a seasoned Change Management Manager to oversee and drive effective change initiatives within a banking and cybersecurity environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing change programs, fostering organizational adaptability, and ensuring successful implementation of complex projects. A strong background in cybersecurity and financial services is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies to support cybersecurity and banking projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to assess change impacts and develop tailored communication and training plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, ensuring alignment on change initiatives and driving stakeholder engagement.
• Create and maintain change management deliverables, including impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, communication plans, and training materials.
• Manage organizational resistance by identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring successful adoption of changes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on change initiatives, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity protocols and banking compliance standards.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of change management activities, leveraging data and insights to refine strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in change management processes and tools within the banking and cybersecurity domains.
• Ensure changes align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and the organization's strategic goals.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in change management, with a focus on banking and cybersecurity environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and financial industry compliance standards.
• Experience with change management frameworks such as ADKAR, Prosci, or equivalent.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex change projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills to assess impacts and risks effectively.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience working in banking and/or cybersecurity is highly desirable.