Senior Manager, Technology - Google Firebase

BDO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

BDO Canada’s Google Cloud Advisory Practice is seeking a Senior Manager to build and lead our Google Cloud service offerings with a focus on Firebase, modern application development, cloud-native architecture, AI-enabled solutions, and digital transformation. You will work with executives to shape cloud strategy, architect solutions, and grow client relationships.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor consultants, and drive practice growth through strategy, delivery, and partnerships,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud consulting, application development, technology strategy, or digital transformation.
• 5+ years leading complex client engagements and consulting teams.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Google Cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise with Firebase application architecture and services.
• Experience leading cloud modernization and application transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven business development and proposal management experience.
• Experience mentoring and managing technical consulting teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on Google Cloud adoption, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead executive workshops, strategy sessions, cloud assessments, and roadmaps.
• Translate business objectives into scalable Google Cloud and Firebase solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight for cloud-native, mobile, web, and AI-powered applications.
• Support business development activities, proposals, estimates, and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities to expand engagements and develop new Google Cloud offerings.
• Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams across strategy, architecture, delivery, and change management.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop consultants, architects, and managers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Google Cloud

Firebase

Architecture

Executive leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Proposal management

Tools

GKE

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Cloud Functions

Cloud Run

Firestore

Cloud SQL

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your opportunity: BDO Canada’s Google Cloud Advisory Practice is seeking a Senior Manager, Google Cloud Advisory to help build and lead our Google Cloud service offerings with a focus on Firebase, modern application development, cloud-native architecture, AI-enabled solutions, and digital transformation.

As a trusted advisor to clients, you will work with executive stakeholders, product leaders, and technology teams to define cloud strategies, architect solutions, lead complex implementations, and grow client relationships. You will play a key role in expanding our Google Cloud practice through business development, thought leadership, and mentoring high-performing consulting teams.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Solution Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on Google Cloud adoption, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead executive workshops, strategy sessions, cloud assessments, and technology roadmap engagements.
• Translate business objectives into scalable Google Cloud and Firebase solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight for cloud-native, mobile, web, and AI-powered applications.

Google Cloud & Firebase Expertise

• Design and oversee implementation of solutions leveraging: Firebase Cloud Run Cloud Functions Firestore Firebase Authentication Cloud Storage BigQuery Vertex AI API Gateway Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Cloud SQL.
• Guide clients in application modernization and serverless adoption.
• Establish cloud governance, security, performance, observability, and cost optimization best practices.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical solution validation.

Practice Growth & Business Development

• Support business development activities, proposals, estimates, and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing engagements and develop new Google Cloud service offerings.
• Build strategic relationships with client executives and Google ecosystem partners.
• Contribute to practice revenue growth and achievement of annual sales targets.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams across strategy, architecture, delivery, and change management.
• Manage project budgets, scope, risk, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Establish delivery methodologies, accelerators, and reusable assets.

People Leadership

• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop consultants, architects, and managers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Support career development and succession planning within the Google Cloud practice.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand the organization’s structure, priorities, and people practices.
• Internal stakeholders describe you as positive, professional, and consistent in delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud consulting, application development, technology strategy, or digital transformation.
• 5+ years leading complex client engagements and consulting teams.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Google Cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise with Firebase application architecture and services.
• Experience leading cloud modernization and application transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven business development and proposal management experience.
• Experience mentoring and managing technical consulting teams.

Preferred

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer Certification.
• Firebase implementation experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with AI-driven applications utilizing Gemini and Vertex AI.
• Consulting experience within professional services, systems integration, or advisory organizations.
• Experience leading Google Cloud partnerships and alliance programs.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose. We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm. Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.

• We provide comprehensive benefits from day one.
• A flexible personal time off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone.

We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.

Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible.

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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