Program Manager, Winning Culture

Bank of Montreal; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank seeks a Program Manager to design and execute culture-related initiatives. This role involves managing relationships, analyzing data, and contributing to employee engagement programs. The candidate should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree, with strong communication, analytical, and project management skills. Competitive salary range is offered, with robust benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency in HR fields.
• Experience in managing culture and employee experience programs.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and manages culture-related solutions.
• Ensures effective execution of deliverables and reporting.
• Contributes to successful business outcomes from initiation to implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Influencing skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Program Manager, Winning Culture

Apply locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R250019520

Application Deadline:

08/03/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

The Program Manager, Winning Culture designs, develops, promotes, maintains & manages culture and employee experience-related solutions, performing periodic reviews, analyzing engagement and feedback, providing insights and making recommendations for enhancements/changes as required. These programs and initiatives focus on providing culture enablers and employee experience enhancements for managers, teams and employees aligned to our Purpose, Values, strategic priorities and business objectives, to reinforce desired mindsets and behaviours of our engaged and winning culture.

The Program Manager ensures the effective & efficient execution of all deliverables and reporting. They also work across internal and external stakeholders, to contribute to successful business outcomes of integrated program or project deliverables, from initiation to implementation and ongoing sustainment. Supports/defines the strategic direction, governance design, program design and execution of Winning Culture & Employee Listening programs at BMO. Completes specific strategic & operational work to deliver business results and/or minimize risk.

• Acts as a trusted advisor.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies internal and/or external emerging issues, trends and needs to inform business strategies & decisions.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans.
• Provides input to the development of the program strategy and contributes to and continually improves principles, process and tools.
• Manages relationships with outside service providers for programs and ensure all required activities are completed.
• Provides advanced analytical and other project support in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs.
• 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.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and tracks program performance, and addresses any issues.
• Provides analytical support & recommends program design solutions, including manipulating data, preparing funding & forecasting models, preparing scenarios, developing preliminary results and monitoring variances to plan for various total reward programs.
• Participates in / coordinates industry benchmarking processes that allow for better understanding of BMO’s program in relation to comparators.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Builds alignment between stakeholders.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.
• Program or project management – in-depth.
• Organizational and time management skills – In-depth
• PowerPoint, Excel – in-depth
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, and Learning and Development fields are an asset
• Digital and/or visual media design an asset

Salary :

$75,900.00 - $141,900.00

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.

About Us

BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.

Who we are

We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.