Senior Consultant - Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation

BDO Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Montreal seeks a professional for Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation. You'll lead digital engagements, mentor junior staff and help clients harness technology for growth. Must have management consulting experience, a deep understanding of digital strategies, and strong stakeholder management abilities. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a salary range of $75,000 to $113,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management consulting or technology advisory experience.
• Experience in digital, data, or AI-enabled transformations.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital, data & AI strategy and transformation engagements.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and facilitate workshops.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Digital strategy principles

Data analytics capabilities

AI applications in business

Stakeholder engagement

Business process analysis

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

AI/ML platforms

Job description

BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and clients. We provide exceptional service and foster a people‑first culture that prioritises personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Join BDO’s fast‑growing Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organisations unlock digital, data, and AI technologies to drive scale, improve performance, and gain a competitive advantage. The team advises clients on strategy, future‑ready operating models, planning, change management, and implementation of digital, data, and AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end‑to‑end digital, data & AI strategy and transformation engagements
• Lead project delivery and ensure high‑quality outcomes within budget and timeline
• Drive client relationship development and identify follow‑on opportunities for growth
• Support or lead proposal development and pitch activities
• Advise senior client stakeholders on opportunity areas, target operating models, and execution paths
• Facilitate strategic discovery sessions, synthesising business, technology, and data insights
• Build actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans
• Analyse current‑state capabilities (process, data, and technology) and provide pragmatic, informed guidance
• Deliver executive‑level presentations and facilitate workshops with cross‑functional teams
• Act as a thought partner internally and externally — bringing forward new ideas, frameworks, and points of view
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Help establish “capability” & “practice” as we grow and scale our impact

Preferred Attributes

• Proactive and self‑driven: able to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and deliver without micromanagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in a fast‑growth environment and seeks leadership opportunities
• Naturally curious, intellectually agile, and passionate about technology and innovation
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Positive attitude with high emotional intelligence and adaptability

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of management consulting or technology advisory experience working with a consulting firm (client‑facing role)
• Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to full‑cycle digital, data, or AI‑enabled transformation programs
• Deep understanding of digital strategy principles, data and analytics capabilities, and AI applications in business
• Strong business process analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities across technical and non‑technical teams
• Experience with roadmap and business case development, solution optioning, and operating model design
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous, client‑driven environments
• Broad awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and digital business models

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Industry experience in Financial Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Manufacturing, or Distribution
• Bilingual in English and French
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Design Thinking, Agile, TOGAF, Lean Six Sigma
• Certifications in data, cloud, AI/ML, or related technologies
• Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Snowflake, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau or AI/ML platforms (DataRobot, Azure ML, etc)

The expected range of compensation for this role is $75,000 to $113,000.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us – including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.