Manager – Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Join BDO’s fast-growing Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organizations unlock the power of digital/data/AI 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, data, and AI 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, data & AI capabilities. This is a new role.

This is a new role and we’re looking forcurious, business-first, technology-aware entrepreneurial advisorswho 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

• Take ownership of end-to-end digital, data & AI strategy and transformation engagements

• Lead project delivery and ensure high-quality outcomes within budget and timeline

• 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

• 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

• 5+ years of mgmt. 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 data, cloud, AI/ML, or related technologies

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

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

Why Join BDO’s Digital & AI Advisory 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