BMO Financial Group
SeniorManager,Releases&Optimization
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“Senior Manager, Releases & Optimization at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Release Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management. Lead Pod to Production (Release optimization initiative). Lead (People Manage) a team of Release Managers”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve desired business results; Delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor; Adhere to 99% of release success rate; Define clear expected outcomes; Ensures clear accountability for follow through; Create the highest value for all stakeholders; Improves team performance; Provides strategic input into business decisions; Helps determine business priorities; Monitors and tracks performance; Consistently measures project effectiveness and adoption; Ensures all project processes are completed; Consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption; Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan to achieve deliverables; Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case; Proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert; Able to resolve project issues effectively; Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Project management experience – 6 to 8 years, Able to navigates challenging situations effectively, Able to apply project management methodologies or approaches, Able to manage project and business risks, including project interdependencies, Able to resolve project issues effectively, Able to manage ambiguity
Nice to Have
Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset
What You'll Do.
Lead Pod to Production (Release optimization initiative)
Lead (People Manage) a team of Release Managers
Build high performing Release operations
Monitors and tracks performance
Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports
Monitors and controls project deliverables
Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively; Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups; Demonstrates stakeholder partnership that involves effective communicating with the project gains and builds trust and rapport; Leads and/or represents the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter-department forums
Communication Scope
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert
Process & Methodology
Leads assigned projects from project initiation to implementation, Ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success, Drives to mitigate execution risk, Directs, manages, and coordinates team members, Manages/validates financial forecasts, Breaks down strategic problems, Socializes change management plans, Directs complex initiatives, Negotiates complex contracts with external vendors, Takes ownership of the project from cradle to grave, Manages overall project budget, Provides guidance to the project sponsor, Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, Ensures change management plans are developed, Executes project requirements in governance frameworks, Develops all related project management artifacts, Understands project interdependencies, Demonstrates ownership and commitment
Full Job Description
Application Deadline: 05/27/2026 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Strategy & Change Leads assigned projects from project initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. Ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success including delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor. Drives to mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes. Understands the business/group and facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively. Directs, manages, and coordinates team members including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants and contractors, as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations. * Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do. * Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion. * Define and Drive Release Management Strategy Establish Release Governance and Standards Follow Agile Processes with business priorities Drive Continuous Improvements across Releases (planning and execution) Refer ERM (Enterprise Release Management) Calendar and plan Digital releases Lead Pod to Production (Release optimization initiative) Lead (People Manage) a team of Release Managers Partner with PMO to execute releases successfully Build high performing Release operations Adhere to 99% of release success rate * Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. * Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. * Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent. * Improves team performance, reco
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