Senior Design Manager

Application Deadline:

12/30/2026

Address:

250 Yonge Street

Job Family Group:

Real Estate

Plans and designs interior spaces within commercial office buildings in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations to minimize adverse environmental impact and maximize energy conservation (e.g. applying Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards). Develops and governs Retail Design Guidelines used across the retail portfolio to support the current vision, strategy, and operation of the Bank’s physical channels (i.e. branches and ATMs), engage customers, and meet their needs. Acts as a consultant to translate business requirements into physical premises. Works with third party designers and architects to design facilities, including building and interior architecture, furniture, conceptual design, look and feel, colour, and materials.

• 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.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting, and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.
• Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
• 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.
• Leads/oversees the management of vendor relationships and provides guidelines for execution; ensures that all agreements are met as per requirements.
• Prepares scale drawings or architectural designs using computer-aided design and related tools.
• Prepares information required for design, structure specifications, materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
• Integrates engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
• Consults with clients to determine functional or spatial structural requirements.
• Develops final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
• Conducts periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
• Monitors the work of specialists (e.g. electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, sound specialists) to ensure optimal form / function of designs or structures.
• Plans layouts of structural architectural projects.
• Performs predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
• Inspects proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
• 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 Interior Design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with related certification (e.g. NCIDQ, ARIDA, CIDA, FIDER) is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification optional but not required.
• LEED Accredited Professional designation optional but not required.
• Strong understanding of design industry best practices and/or innovative design to be translated into implementation.
• Ability to create floor plans based on industry standard programs (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator, email, PowerPoint).
• In-depth understanding of building and related codes and accessibility guidelines.
• In-depth experience with architecture and/or interior design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• In-depth knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in building construction and repair.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and processes for customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• 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.

Salary:

$70,000.00 - $150,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.