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Strategic Industry Manager, Markets & Industry

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bdo logoBdo · Toronto - Bay St
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B DO's Industry Program is a key driver of the firm's growth strategy, helping us deepen market relevance, strengthen client relationships, and create differentiated value in the industries we serve. W e are building new capability of Strategic Industry Managers (SIMs) to partner directly with our Industry Leaders to help accelerate execution and growth. This is not a coordinator role - this is a senior and highly strategic role that will fuel your professional growth. Strategic Industry Managers serve as trusted advisors and operational partners to Industry Leaders and Local Market Leaders , helping transform strategic industry priorities into measurable outcomes. They bring structure, discipline, and momentum to key initiatives while fostering collaboration across local markets, service lines and strategic accounts. Strategic Industry Managers help ensure that industry strategies move beyond planning and into execution. They coordinate key growth initiatives, support market development efforts, drive accountability for priorities, and create alignment across stakeholders. If you are a strategic thinker who enjoys bringing people together, driving execution, and enabling growth, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of BDO's Markets & Industry program. This is a new role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the below: Partner with Industry Leaders to Activate Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to Industry Leaders and collaborate with Local Market Leaders in your industry to drive execution. Translate industry strategies and growth priorities into actionable plans with clear milestones, ownership, tracking, and measurable outcomes across relevant local markets. Monitor progress against I ndustry and key L ocal M arket s objectives to help drive accountability across stakeholders. Support annual planning and multi-year industry growth strategies. Drive Industry and Local Market Alignment & Governance Lead the operating rhythm of the industr ies you support , including leadership meetings, planning sessions, pipeline reviews, and performance discussions. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration , alignment and exec ution amongst with Industry Leaders and Local Market Leaders . Establish consistent governance processes that improve alignment, communication, and execution discipline. Prepare leadership reporting, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making and progress tracking. Accelerate Growth & Market Development Help connect industry and markets insights, client priorities, and business development efforts to drive revenue growth across the firm by leveraging market intelligence, competitive insights, and trends . Work closely with the Markets & Industry team, including M arketing, Local Market Leaders , S ervice L ine L eaders and the Sales Office to enhance market visibility and industry positioning. Collaborate with Industry Leaders, Local Market Leaders, Strategic Account Managers, and client service teams to prioritize key industry accounts, develop account growth plans, facilitate cross-service line opportunities, and support strategic pursuits that drive revenue growth and deepen client relationships. Build a High-Performing Industry Program Share best practices and lessons learned across industries and markets . Build and engage a community of industry practitioners through town halls, communications, and forums that foster best-practice s , sector insights and collaboration across the firm . E volve and mature BDO's industry management discipline and operating model. Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement, innovation, and growth activation. How do we define success for your role? - You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration - You understand your clients' 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 & Education Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 5-8 years of experience in strategy execution, business development, account management, industry programs, program management, marketing, or

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Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. Your Opportunity


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