Senior Manager, Continuous Transformation

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What we offer:

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. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager of Continuous Transformation is responsible for executing and scaling enterprise transformation initiatives to ensure they are understood, adopted, and sustained across the organization.

This role operationalizes the transformation strategy defined by the Director by:

-Translating strategy into execution at the functional and team level

-Driving adoption and reinforcement in day-to-day operations

-Embedding continuous improvement into how teams actually work

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on turning transformation from concept into consistent behavior across the business.

What You’ll Do

Execute and Embed Change

Execute change and adoption plans across functions, groups, and divisions
Translate enterprise initiatives into clear, role-based expectations and actions
Ensure transformation is embedded into daily workflows, not treated as a one-time rollout
Identify where adoption is breaking down and intervene to course-correct
Focus: Make change real at the working level

Drive Continuous Transformation in Operations

Operationalize the continuous transformation model defined by the Director
Embed CI practices into team routines, workflows, and local governance
Identify operational friction and drive targeted improvement efforts
Support standardization while adapting to local business realities
Focus: Close the gap between strategy and execution

Support Relevance and Adoption

Tailor messaging and enablement for different roles, functions, and levels
Ensure transformation is grounded in real business context and frontline reality
Monitor change saturation and help sequence initiatives effectively
Actively reduce resistance and change fatigue through practical adjustments
Focus: Drive adoption, not just awareness

Deliver and Reinforce Communications

Execute communication plans aligned to enterprise transformation priorities
Translate strategic messaging into clear, actionable communication for teams
Reinforce key messages through consistent, ongoing touchpoints
Ensure communications are simple, timely, and tied to real work
Focus: Turn messaging into action

Partner Across the Business

Work closely with:
Business Transformation
Process
Data
IT and Functional Leaders
Act as a connector between strategy and execution teams
Support leaders in reinforcing change within their teams
Surface adoption risks and execution challenges to the Director
Focus: Enable alignment and execution across teams

Track Adoption and Drive Improvement

Monitor adoption, engagement, and behavior-based metrics
Gather feedback from teams and stakeholders
Identify patterns, risks, and improvement opportunities
Continuously refine execution approach based on what’s working
Focus: Measure what’s actually changing

What Success Looks Like

Transformation initiatives are consistently adopted at the team level
Employees understand what’s changing and what it means for their work
Adoption gaps are quickly identified and addressed
Continuous improvement becomes part of team routines
Feedback loops are active and driving measurable improvements

What We’re Looking For

Experience

7–10 years in transformation, continuous improvement, change management, or operational roles
Experience supporting or executing large-scale transformation initiatives
Practical application of CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.)
Experience working across functions in a matrixed environment

Capabilities

Strong executor who can translate strategy into action
Excellent communicator who can simplify and localize messaging
Ability to influence without authority across teams
Strong problem solver with a bias toward action
Comfortable working across process, data, and business domains

Mindset

Operator and builder
Pragmatic and results-oriented
Close to the business and frontline reality
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity through action
Focused on outcomes, adoption, and impact

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

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, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Corporate