Senior Consultant - Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation

Location: Montreal

BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and clients. We provide exceptional service and foster a people‑first culture that prioritises personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity
Join BDO’s fast‑growing Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organisations unlock digital, data, and AI technologies to drive scale, improve performance, and gain a competitive advantage. The team advises clients on strategy, future‑ready operating models, planning, change management, and implementation of digital, data, and AI solutions.

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, synthesising business, technology, and data insights

Build actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans

Analyse 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

Must‑Have Qualifications

3+ years of management consulting or technology advisory experience working with a consulting firm (client‑facing role)

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 (Data Robot, Azure ML, etc)

The expected range of compensation for this role is $75,000 to $113,000.

Everyone counts:
We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us – including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

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