Security Services Initiative Manager

Application Deadline:

09/11/2025

Address:

10151 Deerwood Park Blvd

Job Family Group:

Customer Shared Services

This is a Hybrid role. Currently, there is a min. requirement of 2 days in the office, but this may increase based on BMO’s direction.

• Banking experience – Preferred

• Fraud experience – Preferred

Works with stakeholders to deliver project/program/initiative business results in alignment with overall Financial Crimes group goals. Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, management and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through execution.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group. Focuses primarily on new build or significant enhancement to existing work, systems, processes, etc. with mid to high complexity across multiple groups.
• Influence and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports implementation of change management activities, ensuring cross business/group coordination and logistical support for the implementation of change.
• Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects/programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and subject matter expertise for project/program/initiative design and to incorporate the needs of the business to ensure smooth, effective implementation and the achievement of anticipated benefits.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs and solutions.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Utilizes standard project management methodology to manage solution planning, implementation, sustainment, and evaluation of initiatives.
• Documents business requirements, processes, and test scenarios; completes testing as required.
• Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.
• Breaks down strategic problems, analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels. May include assisting with training sessions and delivering/disseminating training and/or learning materials.
• Work with stakeholders to identify project/program/initiative critical success factors and integrate appropriate cost, quality, and risk mitigating strategies into change plans.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management skills-In-Depth.
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