Senior Change Strategist

Bank of Montreal•Chicago, IL

1d•$102,000 - $190,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Change Strategist to elevate our change management practice and lead initiatives that accelerate adoption, embed new ways of working, and strengthen leader engagement. This role will design and implement strategic change approaches, coach senior leaders, and drive continuous improvements that enhance the impact, consistency, and scalability of change across the Commercial Bank. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in shaping change strategies that improve adoption, strengthen leadership engagement, and advance organizational change maturity. Summary of Qualifications & Core Competencies Strategic Change Leadership: Expertise in designing and executing enterprise-level change strategies that drive measurable adoption and business outcomes. Executive Coaching & Influence: Ability to engage and coach senior leaders to champion change and embed new ways of working. Organizational Change Maturity: Skilled in assessing change capability and implementing frameworks that scale across complex organizations. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in evaluating change risks, interdependencies, and cumulative impacts to inform strategic decisions. Continuous Improvement Mindset: Committed to evolving change practices through lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams, including Product, Sales, and Bankers. Communication & Facilitation: Exceptional ability to facilitate knowledge sharing, and influence diverse audiences.

Requirements

Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project management experience – 6 to 8 years.
Entrepreneurial skills – In-depth.
Judgement skills – In-depth.
Learning agility – In-depth.
Stakeholder management – Expert.
Able to navigates challenging situations effectively.
Able to apply project management methodologies or approaches.
Able to manage project and business risks, including project interdependencies.
Able to resolve project issues effectively.
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
Able to manage ambiguity.
Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.
Demonstrated success building or maturing a change practice (frameworks, governance, standards, measurement).
Executive presence with strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and influence skills.
Data-driven mindset; ability to build dashboards, interpret insights, and make evidence-based decisions.

Nice To Haves

Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assess the organization’s change capability and implement best practices to enhance effectiveness.
Deliver ongoing learning and facilitate knowledge sharing among change practitioners, stakeholders, and leaders.
Participate in prioritization discussions and conduct change risk and adoption assessments.
Improve adoption by engaging stakeholders to identify challenges and develop strategies for successful change absorption.
Measure and report on change effectiveness across projects and programs.
Build and sustain a network of change champions across business teams to support initiative implementation.
Develop strategic change toolkits, templates, and frameworks.
Embed change leadership competencies throughout the organization.
Maintain an end-to-end change portfolio roadmap and heatmap to identify impacts, raise adoption risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Assess interdependencies, risks, and cumulative change impacts across initiatives.
Provide thought leadership by analyzing future initiative roadmaps to anticipate impacts and ensure readiness.
Identify gaps in processes, infrastructure, and controls; recommend solutions to close gaps and harmonize practices.
Drive continuous improvement of change management processes by incorporating lessons learned and best practices.
Foster strong partnerships with Product, Sales, and other key stakeholders to enable effective execution of strategic initiatives.

Benefits

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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