BDO Canada LLP

Manager, Modern Workplace Technology Consulting

BDO Canada LLP$100K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in technology consulting, focusing on Microsoft platforms
  • Proven expertise in modern workplace tools like Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams
  • Strong project management skills with a focus on budget and timeline adherence
  • Experience in leading pre-sales activities including RFP responses and presentations
  • Ability to coach and mentor team members effectively
  • Familiarity with Change Management and adoption frameworks
  • Prior consulting experience is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Engage in pre-sales activities, including designing demos and drafting proposals
  • Lead client workshops to identify and document requirements for modern workplace solutions
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring they stay within scope, budget, and timeline
  • Develop strategies and roadmaps to assist clients in their digital transformation journey
  • Act as liaison with technology partners like Microsoft, fostering relationships to enhance service delivery
  • Create user documentation and deliver training on Microsoft products
  • Mentor and manage engagement teams to boost effectiveness and motivation

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement across multiple Canadian cities
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning
  • Inclusive work environment promoting diversity and teamwork
  • Access to innovative technology and resources
  • Path for career advancement within a growing practice
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada is currently seeking a Manager, Modern Workplace Technology Consulting to join our Technology Consulting team. BDO’s Modern Workplace Practice provides clients with solutions and services in the areas of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Enterprise Content Management, Intranets and Collaboration. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and can be located in any of our Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa or Vancouver offices, depending on the candidate's location. This role is for an existing vacancy.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Growth:

    • Participating in pre-sales activities including creating and running demos, presentations, drafting statements of work, pricing, proposals and responding to requests for proposal (RFPs)

    • Assisting in the development & implementation of new service offering

  • Engagements:

    • Running client workshops and gathering/documenting requirements for modern workplace, content/document management and collaboration solutions

    • Project management of multiple engagements against budget, timeline and scope

    • Developing strategies and roadmap for clients to begin their modern workplace journey

    • Lead and manage marketing and sales campaigns to generate leads

    • Act as a liaison with Partners including Microsoft and other ISV’s

    • Evangelize Microsoft Copilot for M365, Microsoft 365, Viva and other Microsoft products internally and with clients

    • Contribute to strategic direction of the Modern Workplace practice

    • Acting as a customer escalation contact as required and providing management and guidance related to the resolution of customer satisfaction concerns

    • Building deeper relationships with clients and assisting in expanding the engagement footprint when the opportunity presents itself

    • Creating end user documentation for clients and providing training on Microsoft 365 and other applications

  • Talent:

    • Leading/managing engagement teams and ensuring that team members are effectively utilized

    • On-going mentoring and coaching of team members including performance management

    • Ensuring our support professionals have the skills, experience and capacity required to deliver our service offerings

    • Fostering a sense of purpose within the team; developing short and long-term objectives aligned with driving behaviours supporting our core values, mission and vision

    • Interviewing and hiring new talent as the team grows

How do we define success for your role?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent

  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

  • Excellent customer-facing, communication and presentation skills

  • Expert knowledge of the latest Modern Work tools in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot for M365, SharePoint, Teams, Viva

  • Adept at understanding and eliciting client business challenges and documenting high-level requirements

  • Ability to run workshops/requirements gathering sessions for modern workplace, employee experience, content management, document management and collaboration solutions

  • Experience leading or managing a team and coaching/mentoring team members

  • Experience leading pre-sales meetings and activities including creating and running demos, presentations, drafting statements of work, proposals and responding to request for proposals (RFPs)

  • Experience with Change Management and adoption frameworks

  • Experience creating end user documentation and provide training on Microsoft services

  • Ability to do project management and business analysis

  • Understanding of the following concepts:  GenAI, Agentic AI, Document Management, Unstructured Data, Employee Experience, Knowledge Management, Information Management

  • Previous experience working with a consulting firm would be an asset

  • Excellent in multi-tasking and time management

  • Strategic planning and management expertise

About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
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