Senior Manager, Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

BMO•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$86,000 - CA$160,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Transformation & Strategic Initiatives leads high‑priority transformation efforts, including the adoption and operationalization of artificial intelligence within the Wealth Management Governance & Controls team. This role is accountable for translating strategy into execution by driving change, operational improvements, and cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen performance, effectiveness, and long‑term capability. This is a senior individual‑contributor and people‑leadership role for an experienced manager who can operate at the intersection of strategy, AI/automation, and change management. The successful candidate will work closely with a variety of stakeholders and teams to design, delivery and implement strategic priorities, including AI initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in business transformation, strategic initiatives, program delivery, or change leadership
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives
Strong experience translating strategy into execution and sustainable operational outcomes
Practical understanding of AI concepts and applications
Proven ability to drive adoption and embed change, not just deliver plans or documents
Strong executive‑level communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of strategic and operational transformation initiatives within the department
Identify and prioritize high‑impact AI use cases and opportunities to improve processes, operating models, and ways of working
Serve as the change leader for AI‑driven transformation within the Wealth Management Governance & Controls team
Translate departmental priorities into clear roadmaps, initiatives, and execution plans
Manage a portfolio of initiatives, ensuring clear scope, sequencing, dependencies, and outcomes
Act as the change leader for departmental transformation initiatives
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and execution discipline
Work collaboratively with a broad range of partners and stakeholders
Serve as a central point of coordination for complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
Define and track success metrics for initiatives (e.g., efficiency, effectiveness, capacity, quality, risk reduction)
Monitor progress and outcomes, using data and feedback to adjust course as needed