Manager, Strategic Change - 12 Month Contract (272)

WSP • New York, NY

4d • $88,300 - $157,410

About The Position

As a key member of the Strategy & Transformation team, the Manager, Strategic Change plays a critical role in advancing WSP’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Change, this role partners closely with the VP, Organization Effectiveness, colleagues across Strategy & Transformation, and Corporate Function partners—especially Finance—to successfully design, support, and implement organizational change.
Why choose WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Strategic foresight and ability to provide tactical change recommendations.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Hands-on approach to strategic execution.
• Strong understanding of Finance Operations
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creative, future-focused problem-solving.
• Deep expertise in change management.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Storyboarding and strong PowerPoint capabilities.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Post-secondary education in Business, HR, or related field.
• 7–10 years experience leading strategic initiatives and transformational change.

Nice To Haves

• National or global program management experience (ideal).
• Bilingualism in French and English (asset).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interpret engagement analytics and KPIs.
• Facilitate change conversations with executives and employees.
• Build strong relationships across all levels.
• Strengthen WSP’s change infrastructure.
• Improve processes and coordinate organizational procedures.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• flexible work options
• great corporate culture
• virtual healthcare
• wellness platform
• great savings programs
• clear vision for the future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees