Manager, Industries and Government Practice

🕒 April 23

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Optimus SBR

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2010

As the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm, Optimus SBR works with leading firms to get done what isn't.

📋 Description

• Lead consulting engagements for government and broader public sector clients across strategy, service delivery transformation, regulatory modernization, program modernization, operating model design, business process improvement, and project/program management • Simultaneously manage multiple active client engagements or workstreams, maintaining delivery quality, budget adherence, and timeline integrity across each; proactively identifying and resolving risks, issues, and competing priorities before escalation • Develop clear, high-quality deliverables including strategic assessments, business cases, briefing materials, governance documents, implementation roadmaps, and executive presentations • Translate ambiguity into structured analysis, recommendations, and actionable plans that drive outcomes for public sector clients • Manage senior client relationships across municipal, provincial, and broader public sector organizations • Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, executive workshops, interviews, and decision-making forums to support transformation initiatives • Support business development activities including opportunity identification, proposal development, client relationship building, and sector-specific thought leadership • Advise clients on organizational change, process redesign, program implementation, and service improvement in complex stakeholder environments • Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and mentoring project teams. You will also be responsible for career management, professional development, and supporting employees through Optimus SBR’s Career Development Program (CDP) • Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR

🎯 Requirements

• 5-7 years of management consulting experience, including public sector or government clients; or 7-10 years in government transformation, internal strategy, or public sector leadership roles • Experience delivering projects for municipal, provincial, or broader public sector clients • Experience leading teams and managing senior client stakeholders in complex, fast-paced delivery environments • Experience in one or more of the following: public sector transformation, strategic planning, service modernization, PMO/project delivery, organizational design, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, or change management • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects simultaneously, with strong personal organization, prioritization, and time management skills in a fast-paced, client-driven environment • Familiarity with technology, data, digital transformation, AI and related concepts and trends • Strong understanding of public sector environments, governance structures, and the realities of working with multiple stakeholder groups • Proven ability to turn strategic priorities into practical implementation plans • Strong facilitation and executive communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, writing, and communication skills • Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and values-driven approach to consulting • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) at a consulting standard, personally producing client-ready reports, executive presentations, data visualizations, and quantitative analysis, and setting the quality bar for your team • Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset, though not required

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual Bonus • Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program • Company equity for Managers and above • Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation • Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit) • 12 Optimus Days paid • Top-tier health benefits • Life & disability insurance • Health Spending Dollars