The Head, Managerial Experience & Leadership Strategy role leads BMO's enterprise managerial and leadership strategy and manages a portfolio of company‐wide initiatives that develop world class leaders who are aligned to our Purpose and business priorities. The outcomes of this work will enable the bank's senior leaders to successfully take on new mindsets and behaviours that are critical for leaders' success in a more fluid, digital, hybrid setting. The position oversees BMO's leadership curriculum, translating talent insights into meaningful interventions and partnering across People & Culture to drive business objectives. The ideal candidate is a senior strategic leader with deep expertise in leadership, talent, learning and development, and enterprise program management.Strategic LeadershipBuild multi‐year strategy and roadmap for activation and sustainment of behaviour change that drives high performanceLead strategic integration, with collaboration across Strategy, Communications, Culture and HROversee leadership steering committee and partner with Leadership Succession & Executive Talent Management team on key strategic initiativesEnterprise Thought LeadershipActs as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives related to managerial and leadership capabilitiesGuide leaders through development and required behavioural or operational shiftsOperate with an expert understanding of financial services and business/group challengesOperate at a group/enterprise‐wide level and serve as a senior specialist resource across BMOLeadership Curriculum OwnershipCollaborate with key partners to design world‐class capability building programsProvide strategic leadership over leadership curriculum,



key strategic initiatives and program deliverablesAssess effectiveness of program tactics for opportunities to scale or adjustStrategic Initiative Operational EffectivenessDirect strategic programs within multiple or single business/groups and provide integrated management of subsidiary projects and internal or external stakeholdersExercise direct accountability for complex programs with many project managers and team membersLead all aspects of the program lifecycle and ensure program structure is designed to achieve the intended business benefitDesign and produce regular and ad‐hoc reports and dashboardsManage overall program budget and allocate budgets to supporting projects, ensuring overall program spend is managed within approved annual and multi‐year budget allocationsExecute project requirements in governance frameworks focused on risk appetite, regulatory and compliance standardsDevelop all related project management artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standardsProvide project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc.) throughout the projectUnderstand project interdependencies and demonstrate critical thinking that proactively identifies resolution opportunitiesDemonstrate ownership and commitment by holding oneself accountable for identification and resolution of project problemsLead and/or represent the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter‐department forumsChange ManagementProvide program‐level change leadership to ensure the vision and objectives of large‐scale transformation are driven properlyDevelop change management plans for complex programs spanning across multiple business units and stakeholdersCollaborate across BMO to develop communications strategies and ensure consistency of messaging to positively influence or change behaviourEnsure change management plans are developed, socialized and consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption,



and establish effective risk mitigation from the outsetDemonstrate stakeholder partnership that involves effective communication with the project sponsor, gaining and building trust and rapportIndustry ExpertiseNetwork with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practicesAnticipate trends and respond by implementing appropriate changesApply expertise and think creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problemsStrategic Problem SolvingBreak down strategic problems, analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendationsRecommend business priorities, advise on resource requirements and develop roadmap for strategic executionIdentify emerging issues and trends to inform decision‐makingGovernance, Risk & Financial ManagementAdhere to bank risk, regulatory and compliance controlsMaintain strong financial managementEnsure appropriate data governance and operational policies or frameworks are in placeOther broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as neededQualifications15+ years of relevant experience and post‐secondary degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceSenior experience in leadership and learning & development strategies and programsTechnical leader with extensive industry knowledge and viewed as an innovative thought leaderStrategic thinking – ExpertProject management / program management – ExpertVerbal & written communication skills – ExpertFacilitation capabilities – PreferredAnalytical and problem‐solving skills – ExpertInfluence skills – ExpertCollaboration & team skills with a focus on cross‐group collaboration – ExpertAble to manage ambiguityData‐driven decision makingSalary: $110,500.00 - $192,500.00Pay Type: SalariedBMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role. It may include performance‐based incentives, discretionary bonuses and other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head, Managerial Experience & Leadership Strategy (Toronto)
🏢 BMO
📍 Toronto