Manager, Modern Workplace Technology Consulting

BDO; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Manager, Modern Workplace Technology Consulting to join our Technology Consulting team in a hybrid role. You will lead engagements around Microsoft 365, Copilot, SharePoint, Teams and Viva, driving pre-sales activities, workshops and solution delivery.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with partners including Microsoft. This role offers cross‑office flexibility in Canada and a strong focus on client outcomes and growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer-facing, communication and presentation skills.
• Adept at understanding and eliciting client business challenges.
• Experience leading pre-sales meetings and activities including demos and proposals.
• Experience leading or managing a team and mentoring team members.
• Strong change management and adoption framework knowledge.
• Ability to run workshops/requirements gathering sessions.

Responsibilities

• Growth: participate in pre-sales activities including demos, proposals and drafting statements of work.
• Assist in development & implementation of new service offerings.
• Lead client workshops and document requirements for modern workplace solutions.
• Manage multiple engagements against budget, timeline, and scope.
• Develop strategies and roadmaps for clients' modern workplace journey.
• Lead/drive marketing and sales campaigns to generate leads.
• Engage with partners like Microsoft and ISVs.

Skills

Client workshops

Project management

Team leadership

Pre-sales

Requirements gathering

Change management

Documentation & training

GenAI knowledge

Time management

Strategic planning

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Viva

Copilot for M365

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. Your Opportunity BDO Canada is currently seeking a Manager, Modern Workplace Technology Consulting to join our Technology Consulting team. BDO’s Modern Workplace Practice provides clients with solutions and services in the areas of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Enterprise Content Management, Intranets and Collaboration. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and can be located in any of our Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa or Vancouver offices, depending on the candidate's location. This role is for an existing vacancy.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Growth: Participating in pre‑sales activities including creating and running demos, presentations, drafting statements of work, pricing, proposals and responding to requests for proposal (RFPs)
• Assisting in the development & implementation of new service offering
• Engagements: Running client workshops and gathering/documenting requirements for modern workplace, content/document management and collaboration solutions
• Project management of multiple engagements against budget, timeline and scope
• Developing strategies and roadmap for clients to begin their modern workplace journey
• Lead and manage marketing and sales campaigns to generate leads
• Act as a liaison with Partners including Microsoft and other ISV’s
• Evangelize Microsoft Copilot for M365, Microsoft 365, Viva and other Microsoft products internally and with clients
• Contribute to strategic direction of the Modern Workplace practice
• Acting as a customer escalation contact as required and providing management and guidance related to the resolution of customer satisfaction concerns
• Building deeper relationships with clients and assisting in expanding the engagement footprint when the opportunity presents itself
• Creating end user documentation for clients and providing training on Microsoft 365 and other applications
• Talent: Leading/managing engagement teams and ensuring that team members are effectively utilized
• On‑going mentoring and coaching of team members including performance management
• Ensuring our support professionals have the skills, experience and capacity required to deliver our service offerings
• Fostering a sense of purpose within the team; developing short and long‑term objectives aligned with driving behaviours supporting our core values, mission and vision
• Interviewing and hiring new talent as the team grows

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration. You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work. You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients. You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent. You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace. You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• Excellent customer‑facing, communication and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of the latest Modern Work tools in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot for M365, SharePoint, Teams, Viva
• Adept at understanding and eliciting client business challenges and documenting high‑level requirements
• Ability to run workshops/requirements gathering sessions for modern workplace, employee experience, content management, document management and collaboration solutions
• Experience leading or managing a team and coaching/mentoring team members
• Experience leading pre‑sales meetings and activities including creating and running demos, presentations, drafting statements of work, proposals and responding to request for proposals (RFPs)
• Experience with Change Management and adoption frameworks
• Experience creating end user documentation and provide training on Microsoft services
• Ability to do project management and business analysis
• Understanding of the following concepts: GenAI, Agentic AI, Document Management, Unstructured Data, Employee Experience, Knowledge Management, Information Management
• Previous experience working with a consulting firm would be an asset
• Excellent in multi‑tasking and time management
• Strategic planning and management expertise

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.
• Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.
• We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle. Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct:

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment‑related outcomes are made by BDO personnel. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada.

Nous considérons qu'il est essentiel que nos gens puissent réaliser leur potentiel, nourrir leur passion et renforcer leur avantage concurrentiel. Qu'il s'agisse de notre vaste clientèle ou de notre bassin de talents en pleine croissance, nos gens sont au cœur des activités de BDO. Notre expérience talent primée continue de faire notre fierté. L’ouverture et la collaboration définissent notre culture. Nous favorisons l’inclusion et célébrons la diversité de tous nos collaborateurs. Nous prônons le respect de chacun, le maintien de l’intégrité et la possibilité d’être pleinement soi-même.