Sr. Manager, Change Enablement
Mississauga, ON, Canada
CAD 107,820-134,820 / year
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager, Change Enablement is responsible for leading holistic change enablement efforts for large scale strategic initiatives. This role designs and executes change strategies that drive adoption, readiness, and sustained behavior change across people, process, and technology transformations.
The Senior Manager partners closely with Transformation leaders, program teams, functional stakeholders, and business leaders to assess impacts, align stakeholders, manage resistance, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Change Enablement Strategy and Execution
Design and execute comprehensive change enablement strategies aligned to program objectives and enterprise priorities
Translate business and technology changes into clear people, process, and behavior impacts
Ensure change strategies support successful adoption, engagement, and value realization
Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Support
Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to build alignment, sponsorship, and accountability
Proactively identify and address resistance, risks, and readiness gaps
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders navigating complex organizational change
Change Readiness and Impact Management
Conduct stakeholder, readiness, and impact assessments to inform change approach
Develop targeted interventions for leaders, managers, and employees based on assessed needs
Advise on timing, sequencing, and release strategies to support readiness
Communications and Enablement Alignment
Partner with Communications and Training teams to ensure integrated, consistent experiences
Provide direction and inputs for change communications and enablement materials
Ensure messaging supports clarity, confidence, and adoption without overloading the business
Measurement and Continuous Improvement
Define and track change effectiveness metrics tied to adoption and readiness
Monitor progress and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes
Capture lessons learned and continuously evolve change practices
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Requirements
7 to 10+ years of experience in change enablement, organizational change, or transformation roles
Demonstrated experience supporting large scale, enterprise level initiatives
Experience working closely with senior leaders and cross functional program teams
Experience applying structured change methodologies in complex environments
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of how individuals and organizations experience and adopt change
Ability to design practical, scalable change strategies that align to business realities
Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
Strong business acumen and ability to connect change efforts to enterprise outcomes
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across functions
Supervisory Responsibility
May provide guidance or oversight to Change Enablement resources or vendors
Role does not initially include direct people management but may evolve over time
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ABOUT US
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $107820.00 - $134820.00
Company: Acosta Canada Corporation
Req ID: 38023
