The OpportunityWe're looking for a strategic technology leader to shape and govern the I&CB; technology portfolio, ensuring investments, priorities, and execution remain aligned to business and enterprise objectives. Leading a portfolio of 10+ critical applications, you'll partner with senior business and technology leaders to drive portfolio strategy, investment planning, governance, modernization, and delivery outcomes. You’ll influence executive decisions, optimize technology investments, and help deliver meaningful transformation across the organization.
This role is ideal for a leader who combines solid business acumen, portfolio management expertise, and a technology background, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive alignment across teams. Lead portfolio planning, prioritization, governance, and executive reporting. Partner with business and technology leaders to evaluate opportunities, manage trade-offs, and maximize investment value.
Oversee portfolio health, including delivery performance, risks, dependencies, resource capacity, and financial outcomes. Drive application modernization and long-term technology strategies across a portfolio of critical I&CB; platforms. Influence and align senior stakeholders across business, product, engineering, architecture, and operations teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. 10+ years of experience in technology leadership, portfolio management, program management, or enterprise transformation. Prior software development experience with a strong understanding of technology delivery and application lifecycles. Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and financial management capabilities.
Experience balancing competing priorities, managing ambiguity, and driving organizational alignment. Exceptional communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in financial services, capital markets, or corporate banking is an asset. 2-3 days per week in office. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to shape the future of technology within Investment & Corporate Banking. You'll work directly with senior executives, influence key investment decisions, and drive transformation across a portfolio that is critical to the business’s growth and success.
Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. 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.
It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. 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. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. #
📌 Director, Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Management (Winnipeg)
🏢 BMO
📍 Winnipeg