Strategic Initiatives Lead — Change & Ops

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced professional to provide operations expertise across the design, development, management and execution of assigned projects from business case through to delivery.

The role emphasizes advisory capability, change management, stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals while adhering to risk and control standards.

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.
• Subject matter expertise in required business domain - In-depth.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides operations expertise in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through to execution.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Builds change management plans and leads related activities including readiness assessments and stakeholder management.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Drives cross‑business coordination and logistical support for implementation of change.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Influence

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced professional to provide operations expertise across the design, development, management and execution of assigned projects from business case through to delivery.

The role emphasizes advisory capability, change management, stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals while adhering to risk and control standards.