Managing Director, Data & Advanced Analytics Technology

Job Summary Sets the strategic direction and leads a team responsible for development groups that provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and support of Data Analytics & Governance technology applications to ensure alignment with the Lines of Business (LOBs) strategies. Establishes close relationships with executives in the business and technology areas to drive forward the Data Analytics Technology & Business Roadmap and supports the overall technology transformation to generate results. Ensures compliance with the Bank's Risk Appetite framework and that risk-taking activities remain within agreed limits and comply with all regulatory requirements. Accountabilities Delivers and executes on the Data Analytics & Governance Technology Strategy and roadmap, working with multiple internal and external partners, identifying areas for improvement in response to the strategy, regulatory requirements and best practice. Determines necessary Big Data & Analytics Platform & Tools and partners with DGA, EA, Engineering, Operations and other stakeholders to implement the platform and integrate into the existing landscape. Formulates the correct strategy to migrate data from one appliance to another platform and ensures delivery and execution of supporting plans. Bridges business and technology to drive data transformation, modernize platforms, and enable advanced analytics capabilities across the LOBs. Ensures compliance with Enterprise operating processes, service level objectives and reporting, technology architecture and application availability. Ensures alignment with Enterprise Architecture directives and all technology standards. Provides Business Partners with an effective primary point of contact and ownership for planning, delivery and management of technology solutions for Advanced Data Analytics. Assesses value of potential work, has complete understanding of all work included in the annual plan, determining overall plans and priorities. Where required, investigates, recommends and approves changes to systems, procedures, products and people to meet plans, achieve goals and maximize scorecard. Provides financial management and oversight of an annual development and operating budget ensuring appropriate allocation of financial resources to meet Enterprise Technology needs. Partners with Sourcing to negotiate software license agreements and professional services agreements, ensuring optimal deployment of financial resources. Negotiates technology priorities, develops and maintains a financially sound integrated divisional investment plan. Identifies and implements strategic technology in support of the Data & Analytics roadmap and directs teams responsible for sourcing and software assessment activities to ensure new and/or enhanced technologies align to all Enterprise standards and business requirements. Maintains strong relationships with Technology CIO teams, Data Governance & Analytics, Global Information Technology & Risk Management, Enterprise Infrastructure and Enterprise Architecture. Acts as the Big Data & Advanced Analytics Technology Subject Matter Expert in all integration functions and communicates in a manner that enables business understanding of all technology solutions. Acts as the primary contact for Business Partners and Senior Executives in developing and implementing strategic directions, new business opportunities and initiatives. Brings strategic value-added professional/technical solutions to clients, senior managers/executives both internally and externally. Collaborates with key industry partners, vendors and academic institutions to fulfill new technology needs and solution opportunities. Participates in the development of Business Partner's strategic plans to enable annual results as well as results over a two-to-three-year timeframe. Partners with external technology software and service providers to ensure appropriate supplier governance and manage supplier risk. Recruits, leads, manages and directs a team of Senior Managers, Senior Technical Specialists, Developers, Business Analysts, Technology Specialists and Quality Assurance Analysts. Develops effective Training programs required for employees & business users/analysts migrating from old to new technology platform. Develops effective training, performance assessment and coaching techniques to build a high performing team. Provides leadership and oversight in the recruitment, selection, retention, rewarding and development of employees, establishing goals, assessing skills gaps and allocating resources to achieve objectives. Ensures the ideal mix of FTE, Global Resources and Contract Staff to meet delivery requirements and mitigate loss of key knowledge and expertise through carefully resource and succession planning. Establishes a culture and work environment that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse skilled workforce. Promotes and supports the Bank's risk culture, ensuring employees understand their accountabilities for risk‑taking activities and maintaining open communication and effective challenge. Operates within the approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk‑informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets and adhere to applicable policy documents, laws and regulations. Qualifications University degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. Minimum 15 years progressive work experience in the computer science or information technology industry, including technical leadership, project management and management responsibilities. 5+ years experience designing and implementing innovative Big Data, Advanced Analytics & Business Intelligence applications in large/Fortune 500 companies. Advanced knowledge of technology implementation processes, systems development lifecycle. Knowledge of core Enterprise competencies, including business environment, products, organizational procedures and use of standards/tools and methodologies. Strategic visioning and agility, and advanced managerial leadership capability to provide overall leadership, supervision, coaching and development to team members. Expert ability to manage multiple high‑complexity, strategically important projects. Fully capable of providing managerial direction for a broad, diverse and complex business unit. Able to provide long‑term strategic guidance to major technical, business or support units. Able to plan and execute work that benefits the entire organization. Exceptional relationship management, coaching and communication skills. Able to translate broad strategic intent into tactical and operational plans. Strong ability to influence and negotiate. Compensation Base Range: $225K - $285K USD Pay Type: Salaried Equal Opportunity Employment BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. 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