Organizational Change Manager

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.

Group Summary: The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate processes from different perspectives (Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Compliance).
• Engage and coordinate with the manufacturing teams to achieve efficient processes and beneficial outcomes.
• Establish a network of working relationships to further project engagement.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans aligned with project and organizational objectives.
• Define change approach, milestones, success metrics, and governance structures.
• Integrate change management activities into overall project plans.
• Identify, analyze, and engage key stakeholders across the organization.
• Build strong relationships with executives, business leaders, and project teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on change-related matters.
• Conduct change impact analyses to assess effects on business processes, roles, systems, and organizational structure.
• Evaluate organizational readiness and identify potential risks or resistance points.
• Develop mitigation and risk management strategies.
• Design and deliver clear, consistent, and targeted communication plans.
• Ensure messaging effectively communicates the purpose, benefits, and impacts of change.
• Maintain ongoing engagement through multiple communication channels.
• Develop and coordinate training programs to support adoption of new processes and systems.
• Partner with learning teams or SMEs to create training materials and resources.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to employees and managers.
• Coach senior leaders, managers, and project sponsors to effectively lead change initiatives.
• Enhance sponsor effectiveness and accountability.
• Support leaders in managing team transitions and addressing resistance.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for change adoption and effectiveness.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership and project teams.

Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 Annual

Vacancy Status: New Vacancy. 18-Month Contract position.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in Organizational Change Management, organizational development or project management.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., digital transformation, ERP implementations).
• Prosci Change Management Certification.
• ADKAR or equivalent change management methodology certification.
• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with recognized change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Experience with stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and training development tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools or similar workplace collaboration platforms.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.