Senior Manager, AI & Digital Strategy Consulting

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 Join BDO’s fast-growing Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organizations unlock the power of digital, AI, and data technologies to drive scale, improve performance, gain insights, achieve competitive advantage, and become future‑ready. Our team advises and partners with clients to develop strategies, design future‑ready operating models, ensure effective planning, drive organizational change, and implement practical solutions centered around digital, AI and data solutions. Our ambition is “end‑to‑end” enablement, from the initial stage of strategy development to effective design of the transformation, to the successful adoption of new digital, AI & data capabilities. We’re looking for curious, business‑first, technology‑aware entrepreneurial advisors who are passionate about solving business problems—professionals who enjoy engaging with business and technology leaders to help shape the future of their organizations. Key Responsibilities • Oversee project delivery of end‑to‑end AI, digital and data strategy engagements, ensuring consistent application of BDO quality and project management standards, and that overall project milestones are met. • Develop new perspectives and offerings based on our evolving strategy. • Engage in business development efforts and generate new business opportunities through proposal writing and client outreach, developing long‑term relationships and networks. • 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, synthesizing business, technology, and data insights. • Build actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans. • Analyze 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. • Drive team culture through embodying a spirit of optimism, curiosity and collaboration. • Further build the capabilities of the delivery team, through helping attract additional experienced professionals to BDO and developing new talent. • Help establish “capability” and “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. • Looking for a “career” vs. just a job. Must‑Have Qualifications • 8–10+ years of management consulting or technology advisory experience (client‑facing role). • Track record of delivering measurable impact (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains, CX improvements). • Experience advising senior stakeholders (VP/C‑Suite) on strategic digital, data, or AI initiatives. • Motivated to be market facing and driving relationships that lead to future work. • Demonstrated experience managing project teams, mentoring junior staff, and leading client interactions. • Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams through ambiguity and change. • 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 AI/ML, data, cloud, or related technologies. • Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Snowflake, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. • Familiarity with AI/ML platforms (DataRobot, Azure ML, etc.) and tools such as Power BI, Tableau. Why Join BDO’s Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation Practice? • Shape the future: Work with a collaborative team of experts on meaningful, high‑impact transformation programs. • Accelerate your career: Exposure to diverse clients, leadership opportunities, and rapid advancement potential. • Keep learning: Access to cutting‑edge tools, training, and knowledge‑sharing in one of BDO’s fastest‑growing teams. • Make your mark: Contribute directly to practice growth, innovation, and thought leadership. 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 recognize 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. 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