Manager, Strategic Initiatives

BMO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives in Toronto. This role involves project coordination, strategic support, and business enablement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a background in financial services being a plus. Join a collaborative team that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in business support or project coordination.
• Comfortable picking up unstructured pieces of work and driving them to completion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support internal communications and business operations.
• Assist with organizing leadership activities and contribute to projects.
• Support tracking and reporting on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

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We are seeking a proactive and organized Business Enablement & Strategic Initiatives Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional with a blend of project coordination, administrative execution, and strategic support experience.

You will support leadership through a variety of business enablement activities including internal communications, team coordination (e.g., town halls), light financial tracking, and operational organization. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in supporting or leading cross-functional projects, whether acting as a junior project manager, change lead, or hands-on contributor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support internal communications and business operations
• Assist with organizing leadership activities, including meetings and team events
• Contribute to or lead projects across business units (e.g., process improvements, technology implementations)
• Support tracking and reporting on strategic initiatives
• Act as a liaison across departments to ensure smooth project delivery
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5-7 years of experience in business support, project coordination, or enablement roles
• Strong communication, organizational, and execution skills
• Comfortable picking up unstructured pieces of work and driving them to completion
• Financial services or risk management experience is a strong asset
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and a collaborative approach
  
  
  

Additional Info:

• Hybrid work model based in Toronto
  
  
  

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Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through execution. Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program business results in alignment with overall group goals.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Participates in implementation of strategic initiatives within group and across BMO by partnering with various internal & external stakeholders as required; complexity of initiatives may vary and usually involve multiple stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects/programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Participates in project/program design and provides advice & subject matter expertise to achieve required business results.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions.
• May network with industry contacts to gather and identify competitive insights and best practices.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.
  
  
  

Salary:

$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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