BMO · 17 hours ago
Senior Manager, Global Portfolio Strategy
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expBMO is a financial group committed to creating lasting, positive change for customers and communities. The Senior Manager, Global Portfolio Strategy will provide strategic advice and counsel to execute Corporate Real Estate and business/group strategy, ensuring alignment with BMO's values and fostering collaboration across teams.
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Responsibilities
Provides advice and counsel to a designated business / group to execute the Corporate Real Estate and business/group strategy
Completes analytical and strategic work to deliver business results and/or minimize risk
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
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
Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance
Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor
Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies
May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices
Represents CRE in the planning and oversight of the critical enterprise-wide business continuity planning processes
Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals
Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy
Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues
Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment
Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders
Represents critical facilities to outsourced building management, facilities operations teams, project and engineering firms, and senior management engaged on business process planning projects
Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards
Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour
Collaborates across BMO to develop consistent communications strategies
Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives
Tracks, monitors, analyzes, predicts, and communicates with stakeholders when sites are approaching capacity to initiate the provisions of additions or expansions
Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution
Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs
Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of wide range of topics and solutions
Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Provides input into the planning and implementation of programs and solutions and executes within applicable service level agreements and standards
Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically 7+ years of progressively responsible experience and post-secondary degree in Business Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience; completion of an MBA preferred
Completion of Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) or other industry recognized professional accreditation related in facility operations and management
Understanding of business consulting methods and practices (Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation beneficial but not required)
Design (LEEDS) principles beneficial; certification not required
Advanced knowledge of data analysis, management, and modeling tools, and software application development methods
Thorough understanding of business performance measurement methodologies and best practices
Advanced understanding of principles and techniques of risk management
Well-developed knowledge of capacity and availability management and industry leading processes and metrics to optimize their performance
Demonstrated understanding of data centre infrastructures and the function of diverse roles and trades required for their operation
Experience applying environmental, social, and economic attributes of organizational sustainability within critical facilities environments
Thorough understanding of business continuity management and continuous business operating models
Working exposure to large business critical computer centres; familiarity with IT operations, service management, and hardware deployment
Experience applying ITIL processes in IT operations and critical facilities environments
General understanding of building construction and data centre infrastructures
Understanding of ISO standards for risk management, product and service quality, information security, and environmental management
Knowledge of quality management methodologies, processes, and frameworks, including Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence
General understanding of environmental issues related to development of facilities, critical environments, and operational impacts
Understanding of day-to-day physical security operations in critical environments
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert
Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert
Influence skills - In-depth / Expert
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert
Able to manage ambiguity
Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.54B2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $142.91M
2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $871.76M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
David Casper
U.S. Chief Executive Officer
Azam Dawood
Head Of Sourcing
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