Change Manager, AVP

MUFG•Tempe, AZ

4d•$106,000 - $129,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details. Reporting to the Vice President of Vendor and Strategic Transformation Management, the Change Manager will support the Corporate Finance & Strategy Office by leading and facilitating change management efforts across Third‑Party Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contracts, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Workspace Solutions. This role is responsible for helping the organization navigate complex, often ambiguous changes by partnering closely with senior leaders, functional stakeholders, and project teams. The Change Manager will operate with a high degree of independence, supporting both structured and ad‑hoc change initiatives, advising on risk and impact considerations, and ensuring stakeholders are aligned, informed, and prepared to adopt new processes, tools, and ways of working.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in change management, transformation, strategy, operations, or project‑adjacent roles
Prior experience working in procurement, sourcing, third‑party risk, contracts, accounts payable, or a closely related function strongly preferred
Demonstrated understanding & application of AI‑enabled tools to analyze and improve business operations
Experience operating in a risk, compliance, or control‑based environment, with the ability to engage meaningfully in risk discussions
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
Highly self‑directed with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping structure where none exists
Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to senior audiences
Strong judgment and ability to balance execution, risk, and change fatigue
Analytical mindset with experience leveraging data and reporting to inform decisions
Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
Familiarity with project tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM) is a plus
Exposure to procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Fieldglass) is a plus

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM) is a plus
Exposure to procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Fieldglass) is a plus
advanced degree or change-related certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support change management efforts across CFSO initiatives, including organizational, process, and technology‑related change
Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to assess change impact, readiness, and adoption risks across procurement functions
Facilitate stakeholder alignment and decision‑making in highly ambiguous or evolving situations
Own end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, execution, and successful completion
Support and participate in risk‑related discussions, particularly as they relate to third‑party risk management, contracting, and procurement controls
Create and maintain executive‑level materials, updates, and insights related to change progress and adoption
Leverage reporting and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support change tracking, insights, and executive reporting
Respond to ad‑hoc change management needs across CFSO, operating flexibly across multiple initiatives as priorities shift
Collaborate closely with PMO, technology, risk, finance, and operations partners