Associate Director Governance Initiatives

Associate Director Governance Initiatives

Requirements

• Typically between 5 – 7 years of relevant experience and 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.
• Verbal & written communication skills – In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills – In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills – In-depth.
• Influence skills – In-depth.
• Data driven decision making – In-depth.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects / programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.
• Participates in project/program design and provides advice and subject matter expertise to achieve required business results.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the ‘big picture’ when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop, and implementation of programs and solutions.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Drives cross business/group coordination and logistical support for the implementation of change.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works on initiatives with varied complexity, typically involving multiple stakeholders across BMO.
• Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders, and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.