Technology Strategy Transformation - Retail Manager

EY; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Learning programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

EY in Canada seeks a Manager in Technology Strategy Transformation to work with the retail sector, guiding technology-led transformations from strategy to execution. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, define roadmaps, and ensure delivery of value across complex retail environments.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, deep retail tech knowledge, and the ability to drive cross-functional programs across ERP, OMS, and POS stacks within a fast-paced consulting setting.

Qualifications

• Strong technology acumen across platforms and solutions.
• Experience engaging with clients and driving transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the retail industry and its challenges and opportunities.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise systems (ERP, OMS, POS) across full lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with retail organizations to understand technology needs and challenges.
• Advise on technology strategies for diverse retail segments like grocery and fashion.
• Support business case development and deployment planning for transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions spanning multiple technologies.
• Lead enterprise technology transformation projects guiding clients through selection and implementation processes.
• Contribute to project launches and ongoing client engagements.

Skills

Technology acumen

Client engagement

Retail industry knowledge

ERP deployment

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

ERP

OMS

POS

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join EY’s Technology Consulting practice as a Manager in our Technology Strategy Transformation team, focused on the retail sector. You’ll help leading retailers navigate technology transformation, drive innovation, and deliver value across diverse retail environments.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with retail organizations to understand their technology needs and challenges.
• Advise on technology strategies that address the unique differences between various retail segments, such as grocery and fashion.
• Support business case development and deployment planning for transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions spanning multiple technologies.
• Lead enterprise technology transformation projects, guiding clients through the selection and implementation process.
• Contribute to project launches and ongoing client engagements.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong technology acumen, with experience working across a range of platforms and solutions.
• Experience engaging with clients and driving transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the retail industry, with the ability to speak intelligently about sector-specific challenges and opportunities.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise systems (ERP, OMS, POS) across full project lifecycle—from requirements through deployment and stabilization in retail organizations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have previous consulting experience (preferred, but not required).
• Bring industry experience from leading retail organizations.
• Be bilingual in English/French (preferred, but not required).

What We Look For

• Technologists who are passionate about retail and eager to work across technologies, specifically ERP systems.
• Individuals who thrive in dynamic, client-facing environments and are motivated to shape the future of retail.
• Candidates with a collaborative mindset and a drive to deliver exceptional results.

What We Offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $110,000 to $160,000
• Ottawa: $104,500 to $154,500

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.