Workplace Change Program Manager

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their potential through Corporate Real Estate environments? Global workforce trends are transforming how work gets done and the environments needed to support in-person, hybrid and virtual connection. Sun Life’s data-driven, long-term vision and test and learn approach enables flexibility through hybrid work centered around business and Client needs.

Reporting to the Director of Workplace Strategy & Design, the Workplace Change Program Manager within Corporate Real Estate drives change management delivery, enhancing employee experience through the adoption the Activity Based Workplace practices aligned with Sun Life's Hybrid Work program.

The position has a broad scope of reach with the opportunity to work with numerous internal and external business partners and apply an in-depth knowledge of change management principles to meet objectives across multiple, concurrent work streams. Serving as a visible champion at all levels within Sun Life, you will engage regularly with leaders to solicit and build support for overarching program objectives.

What will you do:

• Lead a team of direct reports responsible for delivering Workplace Change Management in support of Sun Life's Hybrid Work journey.
• Develop corporate change management strategies and execute an integrated change management program that drives change across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Manage audience resistance and coordinate cross-program efforts.
• Identify, analyze, prepare risk mitigation tactics including in response to anticipated resistance.
• Identify stakeholders and stakeholder groups that can significantly impact the success or failure of this corporate change management plan initiative.
• Oversee tactics for assessing change impacts, building a network of change champions and engaging stakeholders.
• Complete change management assessments of businesses, business unit and stakeholder readiness
• Communicate project progress and outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Communications and Education partners.
• Identify and resolve project and program-level issues.
• Establish success metrics, monitor change progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Adeptly present to small and large audiences, including senior leadership teams, in virtual and in-person forums.
• Support and align to change management at the organizational level.
• Develop and execute an engagement strategy to build and maintain leadership`s visible support of the program.
• Consult and coach project teams on change management approach, timelines and actions.
• Support communications strategy and planning efforts to ensure effective change management reach.
• Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities.
• Create and maintain relationships with business partners that enable the overall success of program planning and execution efforts.
• Develop strong relationships with internal corporate business partners, employees and leaders (at all levels Director, AVP, SVP etc.)
• Act as a visible champion for the change and a liaison to leaders and steering committees.
• Build broad support and buy-in at the organizational level for the change through coaching, strategic communications, and facilitating the use of change methodologies and tools.
• Maintain an active awareness of Sun Life’s business environments, corporate culture, and structure to support key decision-making.
• Provide trusted leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, positively impacting team success.
• Build engagement by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, and maintaining open communications.

What do you need to succeed:

• Demonstrated experience managing organizational change efforts.
• Proficient skillset to plan and execute large corporate initiatives involving multiple operational and technical areas across the organization.
• Strong People Leadership experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Exemplary communication skills, including writing, editing and proofreading.
• Excellent influencing, negotiating, and problem-solving tactics.
• Ability to work under ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to interact with and provide advice to leaders and project team members.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.
• Strong team player who works well with other team members and business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with various communications channels (print, online, audio, video, podcast, blog, etc.)
• 10+ years change management experience in large organizations.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Professional designation in Change Management via one of the following or similar organizations, or a university degree in a related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc.):
  • Prosci Change Management Certification
  • AIM Change Management Certification
  • Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
  • Change Management Institute Certification
  • Change Management Specialist (CMS)

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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