דרושים Assistant Director Strategy & Operations ב-Ey ב-Canada, Toronto

We currently are seeking for an experienced Manager in our Procurement, Digital Procurement, and Third Party Risk Management – Financial Services Sector. From strategy to execution, the Financial Services Procurement Practice of EY provides a full range of consulting and broader services to help our Banking, Insurance, and broader financial services clients implement new ideas to help achieve their desired outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of providing value for people and businesses in Canada, delivering essential public services, and helping those in need. EY is helping our government to build a better working world.

Your key responsibilities

• You will accompany organizations in the implementation of company-wide transformation programs - from initial assessments and strategy development to full implementation (people, process, and technology)
• You will support CPOs in implementing transformations in Procurement as the world becomes digital, consumer needs change and the shape of the Procurement fundamentally changes.
• You will work with clients to develop, deliver and become a trusted advisor in the next generation of Procurement and third party risk management
• You will work on the digital procurement and third party risk management transformation of your clients as well as advising them on how to continue to drive top line and bottom-line improvements
• You will leverage existing ( E.g. Ariba, Coupa, Icertis, Ivalua etc), emerging and new technologies (e.g., GenAi) to deliver these transformations
• You will work on mergers and acquisitions and identifying and delivering supplier synergies as well as integrating end to end procurement and tprm teams, processes, and solutions
• You will work on identifying third party risk management opportunities with a good understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g. OSFI B-10, E-21 etc)
• You will be key contributor and progressively start leading sub work streams in client engagements and will work in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Accounts Payable, Legal, Risk Domains, and Enterprise Risk) to deliver high quality services in line with our proven global methodologies and tools
• You will support the business in developing EY knowledge and concepts for our practice, whilst also actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships
• You will build your management consulting and Procurement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients’ transformations and for your own personal career journey

Engagement Management:

• Lead pursuits, sales, and client relationship building
• Lead the design and implementation of strategic procurement and third party risk management programs for financial services clients
• Deliver exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues
• Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions
• Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships
• Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-today client interactions

Practice and People Development:

• Support the development of leading practice Procurement capabilities at EY
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff
• Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting

Business Development:

• Support the build-out of the Procurement and TPRM Financial Services practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities
• Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred
• At the Manager level, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience
• Experience with improving performance of large-spend organizations with complex, high volume procurements.
• Subject matter expertise in one, or more, of Category Management/Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Procure 2 Pay processes
• Demonstrated ability to guide large project teams and stakeholder groups through complex procurement process design and operating model implications
• Knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas:
  • Procurement
  • Category Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Spend Analysis
  • Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
  • Third Party Risk Management
  • Cost analysis, modeling and/or optimization
  • Cost-benefit analysis, business case analysis
  • Performance metrics and measures development
  • Benchmarking and gap analysis
  • Cost reduction or cost efficiency
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Procurement and TPRM technologies : Ariba (e-sourcing, P2P, supplier risk) , Coupa (P2P, CRA,), Icertis

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Financial services clients
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs (when it is safe)

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY Canada’s Corporate Development Office (CDO), responsible for managing mergers and acquisitions for EY Canada, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as an Assistant Director - Corporate Development. This role supports an important strategic inorganic growth objective of the firm as part of our All-In Strategy. In addition to the CDO, you will be a core member of our Strategic Investment Office, working closely with various areas of the business involved in:

• The identification and validation of potential acquisition targets and management of transactions from inception through due diligence, day 1 readiness, successful closure, onboarding, and integration into the firm.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing, Target Analysis and Administration
• Work with our business leaders across Service Lines, Sub-service lines, Competencies, Industry Groups and Sectors to understand the areas of strategic priority for inorganic growth.
• Develop and maintain a robust M&A pipeline, working directly with our leaders as well as through the running of markets scans, targeted research and relationships with investment bankers,
• Build strong internal relationships with our leaders, maintaining regular touch points to continue to drive deal origination.
• Take part in target outreach, supporting initial exploratory discussions and strategic alignment sessions.
• Develop a deep understanding of how EY assess targets in terms of Strategic, Cultural and Financial fit, leveraging that knowledge and experience to evaluate and document potential M&A
• targets, providing critical insights to assist leadership decide on the right opportunities to pursue.
• Support valuation modelling and business cases development.
• Support in the preparation of expressions of interest (EOI), letters of intent (LOI), and purchase and sale agreements (PSA).
• Maintain an awareness of M&A activity outside of EY, including market trends
• Maintain and enhance CDO governance, acquisition tracking, and reporting.
• Bring thought leadership around continuous improvement of CDO tools, processes and procedures including the use of AI and automation.
• Oversee and manage the acquisitions database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Assist in Post Acquisition Reporting (PAR), and deal evaluation against business case.

Transaction Management Office (TMO)

• Working with the Director of Corporate Development, you will have the opportunity to lead the TMO on certain transactions, providing TMO support on others, as appropriate.
• Help plan and execute due diligence and day 1 readiness activities, coordinating across multiple internal workstreams and target leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with Target leadership, in many cases acting as a single point of contact.
• Manage and maintain transaction documentation: project kick-off materials, org charts, timeline & milestone charts, status updates, meeting notes, action logs, confidentiality NDA logs, etc.
• Identify, document, and manage program risks, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and appropriate actions are taken.
• Coordinate team meetings with multiple internal stakeholders and target leadership.
• Maintain constant communications across multiple workstreams, understanding and coordinating the flow of critical and relevant information to the right audiences in a timely manner.
• Lead team meetings, driving the agenda, identifying and tracking key decisions and actions.
• Coordinate the collection and distribution of diligence responses and supporting documentation shared by the target.
• Help ensure that we close transactions on a timely basis and have a robust onboarding and integration plan.

Strategic Investment Office (SIO)

• Act as a core member of the Strategic Investment Office, supporting its initiatives and objectives.
• Collaborate with the SIO team to assess investment requests and provide insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the development of business cases for investment requests, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed investment reports and presentations for the Strategic Investment Committee (SIC).
• Engage with cross-functional teams to assist in the tracking and reporting on the performance of approved investments, providing analysis and insights to leadership.

What You Will Gain from This Role

• Broad Exposure : You’ll understand the “inner-workings” of EY, working directly with our Chief Investment Office (CIO), Director of Corporate Development, our newly formed Strategic Investment Committee (made up of our CIO, Chair & CEO, COO/CFO along with 3 other members of our EC) and your CDO and SIO team colleagues. You will also develop relationships with your colleagues in Finance, Global Corporate Development, CTO, C&I, Talent as well as with leaders across all Service Lines and Industry Groups. You’ll have direct insight and exposure into the strategic initiatives of the firm.
• Leadership : You’ll develop key leadership attributes, gain confidence in chairing discussions, presenting ideas, and managing critical decision points.
• Understand EY: You will develop a deeper understanding of the firm’s capabilities and strategic growth priorities.
• M&A Experience: You’ll hone your skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle, including financial modeling, due diligence processes, and integration strategies, including cross border transactions and intra-firm agreements.

What We Look For

• Positive Attitude : A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and openness to welcome new challenges.
• Work Independently : Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in an unstructured environment relying on self-direction.
• Creativity : Leverage past experiences to continuously improve and streamline processes.
• Teaming – Be dedicated to the program and help your team be successful.
• Strategic Mindset : Understand the ‘big picture’ of the transaction and its strategic importance.
• Organizational Skills : Diligently track, execute, and follow up on daily activities; manage your own and your team's workload effectively. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects andmeet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Consulting Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial analysis tools. Advanced Microsoft Suite skills considered anadvantage.
• Confidentiality : Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Executive Presence : Ability to work seamlessly with and direct the activities of senior leaders demonstrating credibility and inspiring confidence.
• Analytical Skills : Ability to synthesize information, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Financial Modeling Skills : Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools is essential.
• Communications : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to a senior leadership audience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• CPA, CBV and or CFA designation or working towards it is considered an asset

To effectively deliver value for money and support stakeholders to achieve benefits, organizations need efficient procurement functions that meet the complex needs of their operations. We are seeking an experienced Manager within the Supply Chain & Operations practice to work with our M&A team in Procurement Value Creation. As a procurement professional you'll work with business leaders to drive value from procurement opportunities arising from the synergies of newly merged companies Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential. If you are looking for a cutting-edge environment, providing strategic advice in the areas of procurement, category planning, and the overall value chain, this just might be the role you’ve been searching for. If your procurement experience includes leveraging digital tools to drive modernization of practices and processes, this will be a definite asset.

We currently are seeking for an experienced Manager to join our Procurement Transformation practice and work closely with our M&A practice. Our teams help organizations drive savings through organizational synergies and procurement value creation opportunities in direct and indirect spend categories. In addition, our teams help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency solutions for organizations across industries.

Your key responsibilities

• You will help organizations in the development and implementation of procurement transformation programs - from strategy and concept development to implementation
• You will bring ability to help clients identify and achieve target synergies through procurement value creation in the context of M&A/transaction
• You will support CPOs in implementing transformations in Procurement as the world becomes digital, consumer needs change and the shape of the Procurement fundamentally changes
• You will manage day-to-day engagements, provide direction to engagement sub work streams, develop and maintain key client relationships, and will work in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g.,
• Finance, Tax, Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, etc.) to deliver high quality services in line with our proven global methodologies and tools
• You will support the business in developing EY knowledge and concepts for our practice, whilst also actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships
• You will build your management consulting and Procurement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients’ transformations and for your own personal career journey

Engagement Management:

• Lead the design and implementation of key procurement processes (e.g. strategic sourcing, category management, vendor management etc.) for large private and public clients
• Deliver an exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues
• Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions
• Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships
• Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-today client interactions

Practice and People Development:

• Support the development of leading practice Procurement capabilities at EY
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff
• Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting

Business Development:

• Support the build-out of the Procurement Transformation practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities
• Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

• Post Graduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred
• At the experienced Manager level, a minimum of 8+ years of relevant consulting (preferrable) or industry experience with blue-chip organizations
• Experience with improving performance of large-spend organizations with complex, high volume procurements.
• Subject matter expertise in Category Management/Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Procure 2 Pay processes. Primary experience should be in direct procurement in the Consumer (Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution), Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Products, Automotive, Aerospace, Pulp, Paper & Packaging Industries.
• Demonstrated ability to guide large project teams and stakeholder groups through complex procurement process design and operating model implications
• Knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas:
• Procurement
• Category Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Spend Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
• Supplier Risk Management
• Cost analysis, modeling and/or optimization
• Cost-benefit analysis, business case analysis
• Performance metrics and measures development
• Benchmarking and gap analysis
• Cost reduction or cost efficiency

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity with the enablement of procurement processes through cloud-based technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Team. The role reports to the Director of Partnership Operations and supervises three colleagues. In this role, you will oversee all recurring accounting and operations processes, implement internal controls, oversee the performance and growth of team members, complete relevant administrative tasks, and support the executives in special projects. This is a role that is highly reliant on detail orientation and confidentiality.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist the Director in the management of the team by providing coaching, training task assignment to junior team members while cultivating a collaborative team environment.
• Oversee all monthly and year-end processes including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Generate and provide accurate, timely reports and presentations that effectively communicate key insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage and comply with provincial and federal government reporting requirements and related tax filings, in adherence to laws, regulations, and standards
• Respond to accounting and general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective management and resolution.
• Manage and assist in the development and maintenance of accounting and Partnership files and records, while identifying and implementing operational improvements.
• Support the Executives in special projects for both internal and external stakeholders, including forecasting, reporting and modelling data, demonstrating critical thinking and innovative problem-solving Identify and implement processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, challenging the status quo and resolving issues.
• Lead, oversee and champion change management initiatives, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Exhibit excellent leadership to direct reports and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and reward team members.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines, with excellent organizational skills to streamline processes for efficiency.
• Advanced knowledge combined with proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical mind and business curiosity mind with a focus on detail orientation, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to develop, share, and adopt innovative approaches and solutions while embracing technology to improve operations. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, and regulations, while upholding at all times the highest ethical standards of honesty, integrity, and transparency.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional accounting designation, CPA is required
• Have a minimum of 7 years of progressive financial management experience
• Have previous experience of people management, coaching and delegating tasks in a complex organization
• Effective time management skills and flexibility to work with changing priorities, ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill
• Comply with all confidentiality policies of the Firm and applicable regulatory authorities
• This position is fully on-site and requires the individual to work from our Toronto office

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

As a Tax Services Manager, you will be a part of our Financial Services practice. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and career advancement to the right candidate.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will participate in and supervise multiple and challenging tax consulting engagements and to contribute to the delivery of innovative tax compliance support for our diverse clients.

• Leading large and medium sized engagements.
• Conducting and documenting tax research and legislation interpretation and advising on operational tax models, tax compliance strategies, and compliance issues.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Become part of the tax engagement team in servicing the planning and compliance needs of clients and assisting clients with compliance audits.
• Working closely with other members of our team on tax technical interpretation work for clients
• Establish relationships with clients and gain a solid understanding of their business.
• Develop technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to moderately complex situations.
• Identify opportunities for providing consulting and other special services.
• Support the development and coaching of tax professionals and other junior tax staff members.
• Participate in and contribute to the attainment of team objectives.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional accounting designation or law degree
• Minimum of four years Canadian or U.S. Corporate tax experience
• Ability to research and write utilizing electronic tax tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous experience dealing with clients within the financial services sector is strongly preferred
• Previous experience dealing with information exchange matters (FATCA, CRS) or information reporting and withholding matters
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player
  

What we look for

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
  

Make your mark. Apply today.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

You’ll work as part of high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
• Verification of the accuracy of the completed information
• Validating documents received from audit team and summarizing them for audit verification
• Providing support to audit consultants by analyzing the documents received
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of English at intermediate level or above
• Confidence in PC use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience in external audit or accounting
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support
• Knowledge of local GAAP (Romanian accounting) and basic knowledge of IFRS
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Involvement in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties

What we offer

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

SSG focuses on Product and Technology competency which provides investment and acquisition guidance to clients across product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise companies leveraging their own proprietary software for commercial advantage

Your key responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager in our team, you’ll advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors, supporting in developing and executing strategies for transactions, use your knowledge and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; ranging from diligence to technology strategy assignments including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and post deal value creation engagements.

• Product and Technology diligence: We provide market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an "inside-out" assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, R&D organization, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Leading pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity across North America.
• Senior Managers manage an engagement’s successful execution, lead the engagement team and work directly with clients. Across each engagement, a Senior Manager will
• lead and direct the analysis approach, coach/ mentor team members, identify areas of necessary industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and
• quantitative investigation, and lead discussions with our clients
• Lead discussions to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement
• Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organizational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations
• Conducting in-depth interviews with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers
• Contribute to people initiatives; mentoring, coaching, recruiting, retaining and training staff.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• A master’s or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic performance (Computer science or similar field would be a plus) and 6+ years of software-related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus)
• Any prior experience as functional head (e.g. CTO, CPO, CIO, Head of Engineering) within a software company, or the software function of a more traditional company, especially product management, software engineering, data science or DevOps, and ideally with recognized industry expertise would be a bonus
• Experience of transactions, ideally in performing of Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments (AI diligence experience is a plus)
• Ability to comment on technology aspects of transactions that are relevant and valued by clients and readers of Product and Technology Due Diligence reports
  Program and project management expertise with demonstrable experience in managing and being responsible for the delivery of successful programs
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software
• Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience
• Ability to analyze and assess software design artifacts such as architecture diagrams, software manifests, and user experience flows
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Report writing skills to convert valuable software-related insights into due diligence (DD) reports for consumption by stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Flexible with working locations, the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
  

Ideal candidate characteristics:

• You will be a charismatic and effective leader of diverse teams
• You will be a fluid and professional communicator with “C-suite” presence
• You will have a strong grasp of ethical and regulatory obligations
• You’ll be a trusted business consultant to our clients and use your deep knowledge of technology trends to work closely to their needs
• Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role

If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you

What we offer you

The salary range for the Senior Manager job in British Columbia is $144,000 to $192,000. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.