Senior Manager, AI & Digital Strategy Consulting

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 people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Join BDO’s fast‑growing Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organisations unlock the power of digital/AI/data technologies to drive scale, improve performance, gain insights, and become future‑ready. Our team advises and partners with clients to develop strategies, design future‑ready operating models, ensure effective planning, drive organisational change, and implement practical solutions centred around digital, AI and data.

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 organisations.

• 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
• Engage in business development efforts and generate new business opportunities through proposal writing and client outreach, developing long‑term relationships and networks
• 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
• 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

• 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

• 8‑10+ 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
• Motivated to be market‑facing and driving relationships that lead to future work
• 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…