Application Deadline:08/24/2025

Address:4100 Gordon Baker Road

Technology

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, technically proficient, and people-oriented Manager of Microsoft 365 & Entra Services to lead our Infrastructure Engineering team. This individual will oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Microsoft 365 services, and Active Directory infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring deep domain expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to excellence in planning, execution, and governance.

This is a critical leadership role focused on engineering, architecture, and compliance—not day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a team of skilled engineers specializing in Microsoft Entra, M365, and Active Directory technologies.
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support to team members.

Engineering Strategy & Architecture

• Own the technical roadmap for Microsoft Entra ID, M365 services (SharePoint, Teams, etc.), and Active Directory.
• Define architecture standards and best practices aligned with enterprise security and compliance goals.
• Collaborate with Security, Architecture, and Cloud Engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient identity and collaboration platforms.

Planning & Governance

• Develop and manage multi-year strategic plans for technology upgrades, cloud migrations, and service enhancements.
• Participate in IT planning activities and align engineering initiatives with organizational goals.
• Plan and manage the engineering budget, including hardware/software investments and resource allocation.

Audit & Compliance

• Ensure that systems and practices meet internal policies and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, OSFI, ISO 27001).
• Lead or support technical aspects of audit responses, control documentation, and remediation plans.
• Collaborate closely with Risk, Audit, and Security teams to maintain strong governance posture.

Project Oversight

• Provide oversight and technical leadership for engineering components of infrastructure and security projects.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned to project timelines, budgets, and business objectives.
• Track risks and dependencies and proactively address obstacles to maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on Microsoft enterprise platforms.
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role within a complex IT environment.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 services, and Active Directory architecture.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage across competing priorities.
• Experience with budget management and strategic technology planning.
• Familiarity with audit frameworks and compliance requirements in the financial sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-300, MS-102, AZ-104).
• ITIL, TOGAF, or similar certifications.
• Experience in a regulated financial institution strongly preferred.

$94,600.00 - $176,000.00

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.