Director, Strategy and Planning

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On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

The Director of Strategy & Planning plays a critical leadership role, responsible for shaping strategy, governance, and operating foundations in a fast–moving, emerging environment. This role is designed for a builder who is comfortable with ambiguity and capable of creating structure where none yet exists. Acting as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, the Director translates complex ideas into clear strategy, decisions, and execution plans, while ensuring the organization moves quickly without unnecessary bureaucracy. The role requires strong strategic judgment, consulting–style problem–solving, and the ability to learn new domains rapidly.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and Evolve Strategy: Work with senior leadership to define and evolve the business strategy, operating model, and governance approach.
• Establish Clarity: Create clarity around priorities, decision rights, and execution pathways in an ambiguous, high–growth context.
• Governance Frameworks: Establish lightweight, practical governance to support initiative intake, prioritization, execution, and value realization.
• Balance Innovation & Discipline: Balance strategic discipline with speed, experimentation, and innovation.
• Executive Advisor: Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives, supporting complex decision–making and trade–offs.
• Executive Communications: Develop executive, investment, and board–level materials that clearly articulate strategy, risks, and outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive cross–functional alignment across Product, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Corporate Strategy.
• Narrative Development: Translate complex technical and commercial topics into clear executive narratives and actionable plans.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a small, high–impact strategy and governance team over time.
• Influence-Based Leadership: Lead through influence in a highly matrixed, evolving organization.

Critical Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leading consulting firm in a strategy consulting role
• Demonstrated success working in ambiguous, “zero to one," or fast–evolving organizational contexts.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem–framing, and structured communication skills with proven ability to learn complex domains quickly. A bias toward action.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status:Regular - Full Time

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

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