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Provides subject matter expertise and effective solutions within a professional practice area of the assigned portfolio to support business/group strategies. Ensures that initiatives and solutions, programs and processes are consistently and effectively implemented across the business/groups. Develops professional practices to scale and maturity for various roles through defined practice management tools & techniques, standards as well as the adoption of the associated behaviours. Conducts training, coaching, facilitation and applies change management expertise to drive business results.

• 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.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Observes and coaches individuals & teams to practice management standards & approaches to drive business results.
• Executes individual/team evaluation process to identify improvements to current approach by identifying key issues, outlining alternatives and action plans.
• Facilitates meetings and working sessions that leverage the practice management platform, tools and techniques to foster adoption.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• 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 solutions
• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to successful implementation of practice management solutions
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of practice management programs.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide practice management insights and recommendations; includes recommendations across a wide of range of opportunities to drive business results.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Acts as the day to day contact for vendors; supports the implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of vendor solutions
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• 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.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

  Qualifications:

• 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.
• Specific designations may be required e.g. Six Sigma, PMP, Agile Scrum Master.
• 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.