The Role
The Senior Associate will lead technology project delivery, manage risks, provide mentorship, and drive client engagement while participating in business development and practice initiatives.
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About Us
Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and an award-winning workplace. Recognized by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2024, and by Waterstone Human Capital® as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, we help organizations get done what isn’t. Our team of committed consultants swiftly takes action to deliver innovative and impactful results. We are Canada’s largest independently owned management consulting firm – a place where people and culture come first. Our market positioning is based on attracting the best people who are insatiably curious, entrepreneurial thinking, hard-working, and come with a bold attitude. We think that’s what the world needs more of, and we are doing our part.
Culture is Everything. Period.
That’s why we’ve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America – and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture, we value our people and their growth. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths, these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.
What’s in It for You?
Growth Opportunities: Build your career through challenging, impactful projects and continuous learning.
Diverse Workplace: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds, fostering innovation.
Flexibility and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results.
Leadership Development: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities:
• Lead project scoping, approach design, and delivery planning on technology-focused engagements.
• Drive successful execution of client engagements from initiation through implementation.
• Manage and mitigate risks and issues across project lifecycle.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and mentoring to project teams.
• Develop and deliver client presentations, reports, and recommendations.
• Participate in business development efforts including proposal development and client relationship management.
• Support practice development initiatives across TSG (e.g., frameworks, tools, templates).
• Provide career management, professional development, and support of employees through Optimus SBR’s Career Development Program (CDP).
• Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR.
Qualifications:
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in technology project delivery, with 2–3 years in a consulting capacity is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of technology delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Waterfall, product-based delivery models).
• Experience in leading or managing IT project teams and delivering end-to-end solutions.
• Skilled in identifying, mitigating, and resolving project risks and issues.
• Strong client engagement skills, including stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Experience with cloud migrations, digital transformation, data and integration projects is an asset.
• Required Education: Related University Degree (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent).
• Preferred Education: Post-Graduate degree, MBA, CPA, CFA or other relevant designations strongly preferred.
Compensation:
$100,000-130,000 annually (subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)
So, what’s next?
At Optimus SBR, we’re all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We’re proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Let’s build something meaningful together, where your voice matters and fearless ideas can shine.
Accommodation
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview process—such as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviews—please let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you!
Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy within our organization.
Submit your application with your resume today! While we appreciate all applications, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Top Skills
Agile
Cloud Migrations
DevOps
Digital Transformation
Scrum
Waterfall
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The Company
What We Do
Optimus SBR works with leading firms to get done what isn’t.
We’re an independent consultancy with a long track-record of delivering game-changing results for clients in the Financial Services, Government & Broader Public Sector, Health Care, Social Sector, Transportation, Energy, Travel and other industries.
We built our firm to be everything typical consultancies are not. While our team may come from diverse backgrounds and fields of specialty, we all share a passion for growing businesses — primarily yours, and by extension, ours.
Our functional practice areas include strategy, process management, program & project management, data & analytics, technology consulting, human capital, change management, and learning & development.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.optimussbr.com/
