Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, management, and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through execution. Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program business results in alignment with overall group goals. 

Stakeholder Partnership: 

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group. 

• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.  

• Participates in implementation of strategic initiatives within group and across BMO by partnering with various internal & external stakeholders as required; complexity of initiatives may vary and usually involve multiple stakeholders across the enterprise. 

• Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects/programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals. 

• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions. 

• May network with industry contacts to gather and identify competitive insights and best practices. 

• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. 

Project Management 

• Review/scope requirements and solution design to assess current vs. future state (i.e. identify people, process & tech changes and other servicing impacts) 

• Understand the impacts and flag for solutioning and review 

• Evaluate requirements as milestones are achieved and understand the changing environment 

• Coordinate risk and other stakeholder reviews 

• Administrative duties may be assigned (i.e. Coordinate ID and access provisioning) 

• Coordinate warranty support, track and escalate post-project issues 

• Coordinate business readiness activities before implementation 

• Host and develop Team meetings/ huddle content 

• Track status of key activities and raise risks/ issues to program leadership 

Strategy & Change Management 

• Assists in the development of strategic plans. 

• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making. 

• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs. 

• Participates in project/program design and provides advice & subject matter expertise to achieve required business results. 

• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. 

• Build assets as dictated by the initiative (i.e. train facilitators, develop training content, deliver training sessions, FAQs, communication) 

Data Analytics 

• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals. 

• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. 

• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues. 

• Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery. 

• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. 

• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations. 

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. 

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 

• 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. 

• PROCI Certification would be an asset 

• PMP Certification would be an asset