BMO Financial Group

Human Resources

ProgramManager,TalentAcquisitionRisk&Governance

$69–129k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Program Manager, Talent Acquisition Risk & Governance at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Talent Acquisition, Risk Management, Governance, Program Management. Support planning, development, implementation of initiatives. Mitigate candidate and process-related risk”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve business results; Deliver the intended experience; Protecting the bank; Making sound and risk informed decisions; Align to business strategy; Protect assets; Adhere to applicable policy documents; Adhere to laws and regulations

Industry & Context.

Human Resources
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth; Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems; Breaks down strategic problems; Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations; Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 - 7 years of relevant experience, post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience

What You'll Do.

implementation of initiatives

Mitigate candidate and process-related risk

Ensure alignment to external market regulations

Ensure focus on cybersecurity

Ensure focus on AI governance

Monitor partner and supplier relationships

Communicate and reinforce principles

Identify business needs

Design/develop tools and training

Deliver training to audiences

implementation and sustainment

Support development of tailored messaging

analytical and technical support

Build effective relationships

Ensure alignment with stakeholders

Identify opportunities to align with HR COEs

Provide input into planning and implementation

Support execution of strategic initiatives

Support day-to-day processes

Manage program activities and administrative tasks

Recommend and implement solutions

Lead/participate in design

Assist in development of strategic plans

Influence and negotiate

Determine business priorities

Sequence execution of strategy

Handle non-routine situations

Break down strategic problems

Analyze data and information

Build change management plans

Lead/participate in change management activities

Define communication plan

Act as trusted advisor

Participate in design

Act as subject matter expert

Provide advice/support across HR

Execute work to deliver timely

Conduct independent analysis and assessment

Resolve strategic issues

Make sound and risk informed decisions

Coordinate and execute specific activities

Track metrics and milestones

Coordinate budgets and reporting

Integrate information from multiple sources

Gather and format data into reports

Design and produce reports and dashboards

Identify emerging issues and trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders; Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders; Ensures alignment with internal/external stakeholders; Supports execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Communication Scope

Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth; Develops tailored and identifies appropriate distribution channels

Process & Methodology

Strategic Program Management, Program management activities, Manage program activities, Design, implementation and management of core business/group processes, Development of strategic plans, Sequence for execution of business/group strategy, Change management plans, Change management activities, Design, development, implementation, and management of core risk and governance processes, Implementation of strategic initiatives

Full Job Description

Application Deadline: 05/29/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Human Resources Supports the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing delivery of initiatives and programs for Talent Acquisition to ensure strong risk and governance. As part of ongoing risk monitoring, identifies and mitigates candidate and process-related risk within recruitment, pre-employment screening, and onboarding, ensuring alignment to external market regulations. Ensures focus on cybersecurity, AI governance, and monitoring is maintained across all Talent Acquisition partner and supplier relationships. **Stakeholder Engagement** * Communicates and reinforces Talent Acquisition principles, programs, process, and standards. * Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences. * Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to support planning, implementation and sustainment of Talent Acquisition processes, workflow and program tools. * Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications. * Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support. * Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. * Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment. * Identifies opportunities to align with other Human Resources COEs. * Provides input into the planning and implementation of Talent Acquisition programs. * Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. **Strategic Program Management** * Supports day-to-day processes, program management activities and administrative tasks for Talent Acquisition to achieve business results and deliver the intended experience. * Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business. * Leads/participates in the design, implement

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