Senior Manager, Public Sector Technology 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
Reporting to one of the Technology Partners and located in the GTA, the role of Senior Manager is an integral part of our growing national advisory practice. The individual will advise public-sector clients on complex technology planning and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support policy, governance, and fiscal imperatives
• Deliver technology program investments that will benefit both the public and private sectors
• Design and implement digital transformation plans for provincial, federal and municipal government operations, with a core focus on the Government of Ontario
• Collaborate closely with Technology practitioners (such as data analytics, workplace modernization, cloud services, etc.) to provide solutions that encompass strategy to execution
• Develop business opportunities with new and existing BDO clients individually and as part of cross functional pursuit team
• Take a leadership role in creating a working atmosphere that promotes learning and participate in group events and assist in the building of a team culture / environment
• Manage and develop a high-quality delivery team, working with clients to solve complex business and technology problems
• Establish strong relationships with clients at all levels of experience including leadership

Engagement Delivery and Management

• Manage multiple software or services vendors in the context of overall client project success
• Help clients to define the right technology solutions to move their strategic outcomes forward, with the goals of improving the effectiveness, efficiency and adherence to public policy imperatives
• Ensure the quality of deliverables and that clients are satisfied with the work
• Assess operational readiness for the rollout of new products and services
• Understand how IT strategies support public sector strategies and policies
• Document, re-design and implement technology related processes
• Manage an engagement team to the production of quality deliverables on time and on budget and in line with client expectations and internal standards
• Manage the end-to-end delivery (including project economics) of large-scale technology advisory and integration consulting projects comprising of multiple resources and teams
• Communicate complex material effectively in written and oral formats to various audiences

Business Development and Client Relationship Management

• Stay abreast of key public sector industry developments both within Canada and globally
• Develop a deep understanding of our clients’ business needs and offer technology service solutions that are right for them
• Lead pursuit teams and proposal development including innovative approaches and methodologies tailored to address specific public sector requirements.

How do we define success for your role?

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand the public sector’s challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.

What are we looking for in a successful candidate?

• A proven ability to deliver quality service and to meet client expectations
• Ability to obtain government of Canada security clearance at the secret level
• Experience in anticipating and diagnosing problems that arise during projects, building and documenting solutions, drafting effective communications for clients, managing and coordinating projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses broad-based network of public sector client relationships
• 10+ years of professional experience in management or technology consulting
• Educational credentials in business and/or related field
• Verifiable track record of achieving revenue targets through business development, managing complex projects on time and budget, and leading cross-functional teams with soft skills
• Understanding of the public sector policy and legislative framework
• Proven public sector consulting experience working with the Ontario provincial government

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
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