Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist

Job Overview

The Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategies that will guide Wawanesa through transformational change. This role acts as a strategic partner to internal teams directly responsible for helping our workforce adapt, buy-in and be resilient through and beyond organizational changes, providing expertise that considers the regional and functional nuances in our company culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead change management efforts for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Assess people impacts and develop tailored change plans through stakeholder analysis and project reviews.
• Implement strategic change plans aligned with business goals and project milestones.
• Manage and execute change deliverables and standardize OCM practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Communications, and other internal partners to align and integrate change efforts.
• Develop KPIs and feedback mechanisms to measure change success and workforce resilience.
• Coach leaders on change leadership and engaging diverse teams.
• Promote “culturally aware” change strategies that consider regional differences.
• Build the reputation of the OCM function by demonstrating its value in organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in organizational change management or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in organizational psychology, commerce, communications, or related field.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in large-scale change initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills in complex environments.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Culturally aware and able to navigate regional nuances in change management.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
• Passionate about enabling people through change.