Senior Manager, AI & Digital Strategy Consulting

Join BDO’s fast-growing Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organizations unlock the power of digital/AI/data technologies to drive scale, improve performance, get access to insights, gain competitive advantage and become future-ready. Our team advises and partners with clients to develop strategies, design future-ready operating models, ensure effective planning, drive organizational change, and implement practical solutions centered around digital, AI and data solutions. Our ambition is “end-to-end” enablement, from the initial stage of strategy development to effective design of the transformation, to the successful adoption of new digital, AI & data capabilities. 

We’re looking for curious, business-first, technology-aware entrepreneurial advisors who are passionate about solving business problems—professionals who enjoy engaging with business and technology leaders to help shape the future of their organizations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee project delivery of end-to-end AI, digital and data strategy engagements, ensuring consistent application of BDO quality and project management standards, and that overall project milestones are met

• Develop new perspectives and offerings based on our evolving strategy

• Drive client relationship development and identify follow-on opportunities for growth 

• Support or lead proposal development and pitch activities 

• Advise senior client stakeholders on opportunity areas, target operating models, and execution paths 

• Facilitate strategic discovery sessions, synthesizing business, technology, and data insights 

• Build actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans 

• Analyze current-state capabilities (process, data, and technology) and provide pragmatic informed guidance 

• Deliver executive-level presentations and facilitate workshops with cross-functional teams 

• Act as a thought partner internally and externally — bringing forward new ideas, frameworks, and points of view 

• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence 

• Drive team culture through embodying a spirit of optimism, curiosity and collaboration

• Further build the capabilities of the delivery team, through helping attract additional experienced professionals to BDO and developing new talent

• Help establish “capability” & “practice” as we grow and scale our impact 

Preferred Attributes 

• Proactive and self-driven: able to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and deliver without micromanagement 

• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in a fast-growth environment and seeks leadership opportunities 

• Naturally curious, intellectually agile, and passionate about technology and innovation 

• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions 

• Positive attitude with high emotional intelligence and adaptability 

• Looking for a “career” vs. just a job 

Must-Have Qualifications 

• 7+ years of management consulting or technology advisory experience (client-facing role) 

• Track record of delivering measurable impact (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains, CX improvements) 

• Experience advising senior stakeholders (VP/C-Suite) on strategic digital, data, or AI initiatives 

• Demonstrated experience managing project teams, mentoring junior staff, and leading client interactions 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity and change 

• Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to full-cycle digital, data, or AI-enabled transformation programs 

• Deep understanding of digital strategy principles, data and analytics capabilities, and AI applications in business 

• Strong business process analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities across technical and non-technical teams 

• Experience with roadmap and business case development, solution optioning, and operating model design 

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, client-driven environments 

• Broad awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and digital business models 

Nice-to-Have Experience 

• Industry experience in Financial Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Manufacturing, or Distribution 

• Bilingual in English and French 

• Familiarity with frameworks such as Design Thinking, Agile, TOGAF, Lean Six Sigma 

• Certifications in AI/ML, data, cloud, or related technologies 

• Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Snowflake, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud 

• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms (DataRobot, Azure ML, etc) and tools such as Power BI, Tableau

Why Join BDO’s Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation Practice? 

• Shape the future: Work with a collaborative team of experts on meaningful, high-impact transformation programs 

• Accelerate your career: Exposure to diverse clients, leadership opportunities, and rapid advancement potential 

• Keep learning: Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and knowledge-sharing in one of BDO’s fastest-growing teams 

• Make your mark: Contribute directly to practice growth, innovation, and thought leadership 

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