Senior Manager, AI

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.

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

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 organizations.

Key Responsibilities

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, 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

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

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

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 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