Manager, Strategic Change (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

About the Role

As a key member of the Strategy & Transformation team, the Manager, Strategic Change drives WSP’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Change, the role partners closely with the VP of Organization Effectiveness, Strategy & Transformation colleagues and Finance partners to design, support and implement organisational change. • Support Strategic Change, Strategy & Transformation, and Finance teams to deliver strategic initiatives and facilitate change. • Lead the change effort for the Finance Forward initiative. • Implement strategic change initiatives from design through execution. • Provide executive support in decision‑making and change initiative execution. • Facilitate change conversations with executives and employees. • Build strong relationships across all levels and strengthen WSP’s change infrastructure. • Improve processes and coordinate organizational procedures. • Lead through influence with a hands‑on approach to strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸change management
• ▸strategy execution
• ▸process improvement
• ▸stakeholder engagement
• ▸executive support
• ▸organizational change

What You Bring

• Interpret engagement analytics and KPIs. • Demonstrate strategic foresight and provide tactical change recommendations. • Strong understanding of finance operations and organizational skills. • Creative, future‑focused problem‑solving and deep expertise in change management. • Strong analytical, reporting, stakeholder‑relationship, communication and presentation skills. • Storyboarding and advanced PowerPoint capabilities; exceptional listening and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Post‑secondary education in Business, HR or related field; experience leading strategic initiatives, transformational change and national/global program management.

Requirements

• ▸analytics
• ▸finance
• ▸change management
• ▸powerpoint
• ▸business
• ▸strategic

Benefits

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can leverage a global scale, contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with the brightest minds in your field, allowing you to do the best work of your life. The culture celebrates curiosity, new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering a world of opportunity and a career as unique as you. WSP provides policies that support balance and wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements and a culture of inclusion. Employees can access health resources, professional development programmes and a supportive environment that encourages continuous growth. • Hybrid working model allowing two days per week of remote work while maintaining collaboration in modern offices. • Flexible arrangements such as “WSP My Hour”, part‑time options and the ability to purchase additional leave. • Inclusive culture supported by employee resource groups and policies that welcome diverse backgrounds. • Health & wellbeing programmes including Thrive, Virtual GP access, Gymflex discounts (up to 40 % off) and a menopause support package. • Development opportunities through training, mentoring and support for chartered status.

Work Environment

Hybrid