Senior Manager, Program Management (Conversational AI)

BCE Inc.$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 to 8+ years of experience in product management or strategic planning
  • Proven mentoring and coaching abilities for cross-functional team members
  • Experience in defining product strategy for AI or conversational automation platforms
  • Strong business acumen with skills in building Lean business cases
  • Familiarity with Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) and backlog prioritization
  • Mastery of Jira and Confluence for project management

Responsibilities

  • Own and define the vision for major Virtual Assistant initiatives
  • Mentor cross-functional team members to enhance talent and performance
  • Manage program budgets and financial forecasts for Virtual Assistant initiatives
  • Drive alignment of VA strategy with broader customer experience goals
  • Prioritize program backlog based on strategic value and customer impact
  • Collaborate with product and technical teams for actionable deliverables
  • Monitor industry trends to inform VA platform roadmap
  • Track KPIs and OKRs to measure success of VA implementations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • 35% discount on Bell services and access to exclusive partner offers
  • Flexible work hours to support work-life balance
  • Hybrid work arrangement with in-office reporting for 3 days a week
  • Strong focus on inclusive and accessible workplace culture
Full Job Description
Req Id: 429741

Become an integral part of our Customer Experience team, where you will be at the forefront of shaping our customer journeys. You will build on Bell's Strategic Imperative to Champion Customer Experience and reinforce our commitment to put the customer first in everything we do. Design innovative, customer-centric processes, policies, products and services, while upholding our Customer-First Commitments to make it easier for customers to do business with Bell.

As part of our team, you will be at the heart of our customer experiences.

Summary

Are you an expert in product strategy who wants to shape the next generation of AI-driven customer solutions? At Bell, we are seeking a strategic, execution-focused leader (CP3 level) to drive high-impact Virtual Assistant (VA) initiatives.

In this role, you will take ownership of defining and driving large-scale strategic initiatives (Epics) from concept to realization. You will play a crucial role in shaping the long-term vision of our conversational AI products, balancing customer-centric innovation with concrete business returns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the vision. Define the Epic hypothesis, business case, and minimum viable product (MVP) for major Virtual Assistant initiatives.
  • Provide structured guidance, feedback, and active career mentorship to cross-functional team members to cultivate talent and optimize delivery performance.
  • Manage and optimize program budgets, funding allocations, and CAPEX/OPEX forecasts for major Virtual Assistant strategic initiatives.
  • Co-create and drive a portion of the overall VA strategy, ensuring alignment with Bell's broader customer experience (CX) and operational efficiency goals.
  • Manage the portfolio/program backlog, prioritizing epics and features based on strategic value, ROI, and customer impact.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Technical PMs, and development pods to ensure the strategic vision is translated into actionable, technical deliverables.
  • Monitor industry trends in Generative AI and conversational design to inform the future roadmap of the VA platform.
  • Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for VA implementations to measure strategic success.


Critical Qualifications

  • 5 to 8+ years of relevant work experience in product management, epic ownership, or strategic planning.
  • Proven ability to effectively mentor, coach, and advise associate product team members or cross-functional team members.
  • Experience in defining product strategy and managing roadmaps for AI, Contact Center AI (CCAI), or conversational automation platforms is highly preferred.
  • Strong business acumen with experience building Lean business cases, conducting financial projections, and evaluating ROI.
  • Active experience with Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) environments and structured backlog prioritization.
  • Mastery of Jira (for backlog and epic management) and Confluence.

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Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Don Mills || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 07/07/2026

For work arrangements that are 'Hybrid', successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

Created: Canada, ON, Toronto

About BCE Inc.

BCE Inc., a telecommunications and media company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. It operates in three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers wireless voice and data communications products and services, including 40 live and on-demand channels on smartphones and tablets; roaming services; push-to-talk, field service management, worker safety, and mobility management tools and services; and asset management, smart buildings, smart cities, fleet management, and other Internet of Things services. The Bell Wireline segment provides data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television; and local telephone, long distance, and other communications services and products, as well as satellite TV and connectivity services. This segment also offers security and automation services for homes and businesses through its Bell Smart Home security and automation offering. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, and streaming services; and digital media, radio broadcasting, out-of-home advertising, and sports and entertainment production services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
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