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Title:Manager, Business Operations & Change ManagementDuration : 9months, renewableWork Environment: 5 days working in Mississauga officeDescription:The Manager Business Operations and Change Management will play a pivotal role in our organization, with a focus on business operations, business analysis, and change management activities. They will lead initiatives to optimize business processes, develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives. The manager will interface with all levels of management and staff to ensure that changes are smoothly and effectively implementedResponsibilities include:Develop and implement change management plans, coach and mentor staff through the change process, and communicate plans to stakeholders to ensure their understanding and buy-in.Develop training programs to help employees adapt to changes and evaluate the success of change management initiatives.Perform data and cost analysis to identify areas for improvement, generating actionable insights using Excel, and creating comprehensive reports to support strategic decision-makingSupport other internal Strategic Category Management teams and other stakeholders for ad hoc projects and analysesLeverage and interpret commodity data from multiple sources (Market research e.g. IHS, Mintec; local regulations, commodity tracking databases, web search) to analyze impact on product costs.Act as a thought-partner for the merchant teams on issues related to commodity pricing; be the subject matter expertSupport with various business and tech related initiatives to drive strategic projectsQualifications and Skills:Bachelors degree in management or tech disciplines MBA preferredExperience in Retail business specifically Merchandising or other functions supporting MerchantsExperience leading change management processes specially in new technology and data management system adoptionA data-savvy leader well versed in leading organizations on the data driven decision making journey and how new data systems can be adopted across organizationsExcellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skillsAbility to effectively deal with stakeholdersGood analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex issuesAbility to operate changes on your own and as part of a groupProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power PointAdeptness in using advanced tools and software, like Project Management software, to manage change processesExpertise in influencing others to support changeOrganizing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneouslyEnsuring that changes are accomplished on time and within budgetExperience with Dashboarding tools like Power BI & Tableau with some SQL experience is highly desirableVaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individuals skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.