Senior Manager, T&O M&A, Strategic Initiatives

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Canada seeks a Senior Manager, M&A Technology & Operations to lead technology activities across complex transactions, from due diligence to Day 1 readiness and post-close integration.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks and dependencies, and drive governance and readiness milestones across the deal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large technology programs and M&A transactions.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex programs with multiple workstreams and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Technology & Operations activities across complex M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and separations.
• Translate transaction requirements into an executable T&O strategy and roadmap with milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Coordinate technology due diligence across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and third parties.
• Develop and finalize Technology Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) with governance and exit planning.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on status, decisions, risks and readiness for governance forums.

Skills

Executive communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Application Deadline: 11/29/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Technology Senior Manager, M&A Technology & Operations

Overview

This Senior Manager, M&A Technology & Operations supports the planning and execution of complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions across Technology & Operations. The role supports transactions across the deal lifecycle, from due diligence and transaction planning through close, Day 1, transition, separation/integration and post-close execution. The role works across Technology & Operations and key Enterprise functions to identify technology implications, establish execution strategies, manage dependencies and risks, and drive readiness against critical transaction milestones. The role also supports the M&A Centre of Excellence by applying lessons learned across transactions, strengthening execution standards, playbooks, tools and governance, and continuously improving how Technology & Operations executes future deals. The Senior Manager, M&A Technology & Operations, operates across senior executives, technology teams, business partners and external advisors and requires strong program leadership, communication, problem-solving, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate Technology & Operations activities across complex M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, separations and other strategic initiatives. Support the full transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, transaction planning, Day 1/close readiness, separation or integration, transition and post-close execution. Translate transaction requirements into an executable T&O strategy and roadmap, identifying key milestones, dependencies, decisions, risks, resources and accountabilities. Coordinate technology due diligence, assessing key applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, third parties, contracts and operational considerations to identify risks, costs, dependencies and opportunities. Support development, negotiation and execution of Technology Transition Service Agreements (TSAs), including service identification, operational readiness, governance, dependencies, risks and exit planning. Drive Day 1 and close readiness, ensuring technology activities, dependencies, contingency plans, approvals and business readiness are aligned to transaction milestones. Lead cross-functional governance and coordination across Technology & Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data, Communications, Audit and business stakeholders. Identify and manage cross-program dependencies, risks and issues, escalating material decisions and execution risks to senior leadership with clear recommendations and paths to resolution. Develop executive-level reporting and communications that clearly articulate transaction status, key decisions, risks, dependencies and readiness for senior executives and governance forums. Facilitate complex decision-making across business and technology stakeholders, balancing transaction objectives, technology constraints, risk, cost and operational considerations. Coordinate internal and external partners, including consultants, vendors, transaction advisors and counterparties, to support transaction planning and execution. Support separation and integration planning, including applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, third parties, operational processes and technology services. Maintain and enhance the M&A Centre of Excellence, including transaction playbooks, governance standards, templates, tools, readiness frameworks and execution methodologies. Conduct transaction retrospectives and apply lessons learned to strengthen execution approaches for current and future transactions. Drive continuous improvement of M&A tooling and processes, identifying opportunities to simplify execution, improve transparency and strengthen portfolio-level governance. Ensure transaction activities align with Enterprise risk, regulatory, security and compliance requirements. Operate effectively in time-sensitive transaction environments, including periods requiring accelerated decision-making and execution outside normal business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience leading or supporting large, complex technology programs, M&A transactions, divestitures, separations or enterprise transformation initiatives. Experience working across the M&A transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, planning, close/Day 1 readiness and post-close execution. Strong understanding of technology considerations associated with applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, third parties and technology operations. Experience with Technology TSAs, including service definition, transition planning, governance, dependencies and exit considerations. Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple workstreams, interconnected dependencies and critical transaction milestones. Strong ability to identify risks and issues, structure complex problems and develop clear recommendations for senior executives. Demonstrated experience working with senior executives and leading cross-functional teams across Technology, Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Risk and other Enterprise functions. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex technology and transaction issues into concise, decision-oriented materials. Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management capabilities, including the ability to establish alignment where competing priorities exist. Experience working with external advisors, consultants, vendors and transaction counterparties. Ability to operate effectively with limited supervision in a fast-paced, confidential and highly time-sensitive environment. Strong financial and commercial acumen with an understanding of how technology decisions affect transaction cost, risk, operational continuity and business outcomes. Financial services and regulated-industry experience preferred. Advanced PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, written/verbal communication and executive presentation skills. Willingness to travel and work non-standard business hours during critical transaction periods as required.

Salary: $85,500.00 - $185,000.00

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.

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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. To find out more visit us at.

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.

Note to recruiters omitted. 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.