Senior Product Manager, Sponsor Finance Technology

BMO•Chicago, IL

2d•$100,000 - $220,000

About The Position

This is a highly visible individual contributor role serving as the technology partner for BMO’s U.S. Sponsor Finance business. The position works at the intersection of business strategy, technology delivery, and change management, partnering with business leaders and technology teams to enhance Salesforce and the broader Sponsor Finance technology ecosystem. The role translates business needs into technology solutions, manages enhancement priorities, coordinates releases, and supports successful adoption of new capabilities. The position owns technology initiatives end to end, from requirements gathering through testing, implementation, training, and post-launch support. It serves as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, including Sponsor Finance leadership, helping shape the technology roadmap and supporting modernization and emerging AI-related initiatives. The role also acts as a subject matter expert on marketing and sales force programs and applications, recommending strategies and programs and improving sales force effectiveness through application development, enhancement, maintenance, and employee support.

Requirements

Typically 7 or more years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth program management skills.
In-depth change management and leadership skills.
In-depth knowledge of process coordination and management.
Strong understanding of integrated marketing campaigns.
A combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge appropriate for a seasoned professional.
In-depth or expert verbal and written communication skills.
In-depth or expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth or expert influence skills.
In-depth or expert collaboration and team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
Ability to manage ambiguity.
In-depth or expert data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic input into business decisions and advise senior leaders on strategies and new initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert on relevant applications, programs, regulations, and policies, and as a prime contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Manage resources and lead strategic initiatives to achieve business and financial goals.
Analyze business opportunities and strategic issues, identify needs and options, develop business cases, and assess expected return on investment.
Recommend business priorities, advise on resource requirements, and develop roadmaps for strategic execution.
Define business requirements for analytics and reporting so data insights inform business decisions.
Develop and apply database frameworks and oversee database management in accordance with data governance standards.
Analyze data and information, monitor performance, address issues, and provide insights and recommendations.
Lead change management programs, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment.
Develop communication strategies and change plans to influence behavior and implement new processes, products, and sales campaigns.
Lead operational programs and adapt execution as needed to ensure quality.
Design, implement, and manage core business and group processes.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of tools and training needed to deliver business results.
Gather and format data for regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards.
Develop and manage business or group programs, review their effectiveness, consider industry trends, and recommend and implement enhancements.
Act as the single point of contact during implementation to prioritize and manage workflows.
Develop sales force and marketing program tools, deliver training, and coach employees on achieving business value from those programs.
Apply the Risk Management Framework and make informed decisions in line with business strategy, risk appetite, policies, laws, and regulations.