Manager, Strategic initiatives & Transformation

slihrms; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a senior transformation leader to act as an operating partner, driving value creation and enterprise-wide improvements across priority initiatives.

You will lead end-to-end programs in value creation, M&A integration, and AI transformation, collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in top-tier consulting / Big Four / Investment banking OR corporate strategy / transformation roles
• Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact
• Exposure to digital/AI transformation is a strong asset
• Excellent writing skills in French and English

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end value creation initiatives to improve profitability
• Support integration of newly acquired companies and coordinate with stakeholders
• Shape and execute AI transformation programs and deploy AI-enabled solutions

Skills

Value creation

M&A integration

AI transformation

Education

Master’s degree in finance/engineering or MBA

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Join a high-impact Transformation team acting as an operating partner to the business , driving enterprise value creation across priority initiatives.

You will lead and execute critical programs spanning:

Value creation - delivering tangible EBIT improvement across regions and functions

M&A integration - ensuring newly acquired businesses are integrated rapidly and effectively

AI transformation - supporting deployment of AI-driven improvements to internal operations and client offerings

This role combines strategic thinking, deep analysis, hands‑on execution, and executive engagement . You will operate as part of a team and autonomously at times, directly supporting senior transformation and business leadership and working side‑by‑side with business teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

Your role

• 1. Driving Value Creation Initiatives

  Lead end-to-end initiatives to improve profitability (e.g., productivity, cost structure, pricing)

  Diagnose performance gaps using data-driven analysis and identify actionable levers

  Review organizational structure of business units

  Identify areas for operational improvement

  Work directly with business leaders to implement solutions and track impact

• 2. Supporting M&A Integration Efforts

  Support integration of newly acquired companies

  Support the integration planning process and implementation

  Resolve critical integration issues and ensure alignment across stakeholders

• 3. Shaping and executing AI Transformation

  Help define the company's AI transformation pathway (use cases, value pools, prioritization)

  Lead implementation of AI-enabled solutions to improve internal processes

  Support business teams to develop AI-driven offerings for clients

About you

5-9 years of experience in: Top-tier consulting / Big Four / Investment banking OR

Corporate strategy / transformation roles in a complex organization

Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact

Experience working on performance improvement and/or M&A integration

Exposure to digital/AI transformation is a strong asset

Master’s in finance / engineering or MBA is an asset

Excellent writing skills in both French and English. *

* Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis , a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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