Change and Training Manager

We are looking for an experienced Change and Training Manager to support transformation initiatives within a Financial Services environment. This long-term contract position requires a detail-oriented individual who can shape adoption strategies, build effective learning plans, and help stakeholders embrace new ways of working. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of strategic perspective and practical execution, with the ability to turn business goals into structured actions and measurable results.

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead change management and training strategies that support large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• Create structured adoption plans that help teams understand, prepare for, and sustain organizational changes.
• Partner with business leaders, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and drive engagement.
• Develop training materials, communication approaches, and learning plans tailored to varied audiences across the organization.
• Establish measurable success indicators and track adoption outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of change efforts.
• Bring clarity to complex or evolving initiatives by organizing workstreams, defining milestones, and maintaining delivery focus.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while ensuring key deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.
• Guide stakeholder readiness and cultural alignment activities to encourage successful implementation of new processes, tools, or transformation programs.
• 7-10 years of experience building and executing change management and training strategies in corporate environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end change adoption approaches and organizational alignment methodologies, including frameworks such as ADKAR.
• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders at all levels and encouraging adoption of new ideas and practices.
• Ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on execution in fast-changing business settings.
• Experience translating business objectives into actionable plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing workstreams, and deliver results with minimal oversight.
• Familiarity with transformation initiatives involving business processes, implementation planning, and software-related change efforts.