Senior Consulting Manager, Organizational Change Management

About Cognizant ConsultingCognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the roleAs a Senior Consulting Manager, Organizational Change Management (OCM), you will make an impact by leading enterprise-scale transformation programs, using proven change methodologies to ensure successful adoption and measurable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of our Consulting organization and partner closely with cross-functional teams, program leaders, and client executives.
In this role, you will:
Drive stakeholder engagement, communication planning, workforce transition, training strategies, and organizational readiness.
Conduct change impact assessments and readiness evaluations to support effective adoption of new systems and processes.
Partner with client executives and project teams to integrate change management activities into program delivery.
Identify and mitigate change risks and adoption challenges.
Apply structured OCM methodologies and digital adoption tools.
Coach and guide project teams through the change lifecycle.
Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and consulting solution development.
Demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through Personal, Organizational, and Business Leadership.
Work modelWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a position that requires
3 days a week
in a client office in
Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured;
we will always be clearabout role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
10-15+ years of experience leading Organizational Change Management initiatives within large-scale, enterprise transformation programs.
Strong experience developing OCM strategy, training, stakeholder engagement, communications, and readiness plans..
Strong expertise in executive stakeholder management, communications strategy, and enterprise-wide training initiatives.
Extensive experience conducting change impact assessments, readiness evaluations, and adoption strategies at scale.
Strong client-facing consulting experience, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations.
Experience with SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting M&A integration or future-state operating model design.
Experience working in matrixed environments on global programs.
Experience creating OCM frameworks or assets.
Strong facilitation and executive communication.
Salary and Other CompensationThe annual salary for this position is between
$94,050 CAD - $148,500 CAD
depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.
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