Strategic Industry Manager, Markets & Industry

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

About the Role

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 operations

Strong project management, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders.

Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities with senior leaders.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving accountability in matrixed environments.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data, market intelligence, and business insights into action.

A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving execution and enabling growth.

Professional services experience is considered an asset.

Experience in the following industries: Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services & Public Sector is considered an asset.

Strong capabilities with Microsoft Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Why BDO?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of BDO's Markets & Industry growth strategy. As one of our Strategic Industry Managers, you will work alongside senior Industry Leaders , Local Mar k ets Leaders and Sales Office , influence market-facing initiatives, and help drive the execution of some of the firm's most important growth priorities.

You will have the opportunity to build relationships across the firm, develop deep industry expertise , and play a central role in strengthening BDO's industry-led go-to-market approach. Most importantly, you'll help turn strategy into action and create measurable impact for our clients, our people, and our business.

The compensation range for this role is $93,000 to $141,000 annually.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars - Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose

We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.