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 assigned projects from initiation to implementation. Ensure successful business outcome of projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve desired business results; Successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success; Delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor; Mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes; Define clear expected outcomes; Ensures clear accountability for follow through; Create the highest value for all stakeholders; Improves team performance; Achieve business objectives; Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy; Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues; Consistently measures project effectiveness and adoption; Deliver the expected project benefits and adoption; Achieve deliverables; Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc. ) throughout the project
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert; Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations; Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making; Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues; Demonstrates critical thinking that proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation from the outset
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 assigned projects from initiation to implementation
Ensure successful business outcome of projects
Mitigate execution risk to achieve business outcomes
Facilitate communication with stakeholders
Direct and coordinate team members
Define and Drive Release Management Strategy
Establish Release Governance and Standards
Follow Agile Processes with business priorities
Drive Continuous Improvements across Releases
Refer ERM Calendar and plan Digital releases
Lead Pod to Production
Lead a team of Release Managers
Partner with PMO to execute releases
Build high performing Release operations
Adhere to 99% of release success rate
Manage/validate financial forecasts
Monitors and tracks performance
Designs and produces reports and dashboards
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
Monitors and controls project deliverables
Provides project sponsor with advice on business case viability
Understands project interdependencies
Demonstrates stakeholder partnership
Demonstrates ownership and commitment
Leads and/or represents the project in forums
regulatory and compliance controls
Applies expertise to address unique situations
Implements changes in response to shifting trends
Take measured risks while protecting the bank
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
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; 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
Communication Scope
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert
Process & Methodology
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, Able to apply project management methodologies or approaches, Able to manage project and business risks, including project interdependencies, Able to resolve project issues effectively, Takes ownership of the project from cradle to grave and ensures all project artifacts are completed, Manages overall project budget, Provides guidance to the project sponsor on the implementation and sustainment of projects, resulting in successful project outcomes, Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including business, operational and technology deliverables, Ensures all project processes are completed, Ensures change management plans are developed, socialized and consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption, Executes project requirements in governance frameworks focused on risk appetite, regulatory and compliance standards, Develops all related project management artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards, Monitors and controls project deliverables, Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan to achieve deliverables, Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc. ) throughout the project, Understands project interdependencies and demonstrates critical thinking that proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation from the outset, Demonstrates ownership and commitment by holding themselves accountable for the identification and resolution of project problems, Leads and/or represents the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter-department forums
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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