Manager, Government - Industries and Government Practice
$110k - $135k per yearoptimussbr
About the Role
Join a dynamic and engaging team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our Government & Public Sector team, within our Industries and Government Practice, works alongside municipal, provincial, and broader public sector organizations to design and deliver meaningful, lasting change.
This role combines hands-on delivery, client leadership, and team development. As a Manager , you will be responsible for structuring complex problems, guiding teams, and working directly with senior client stakeholders to deliver actionable, implementable solutions.
If you’re passionate about problem-solving, mentorship, and helping public sector organizations deliver measurable impact, this role is for you.
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 the largest independently owned Canadian 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 bold. We think the world needs more of that, 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 embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and has 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 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
- Translate ambiguity into structured analysis, recommendations, and actionable plans that drive outcomes for public sector clients
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- Required Education : Related university degree in a business, health care, or public policy related field
- Preferred Education : Post-Graduate degree (e.g.,, MBA, MPA or MPP), professional designation (e.g., CPA, P.Eng.) or other designation (e.g., PMP, Lean, or PROSCI).
Interview recording & AI notetakers
During the interview process, we may use transcription or AI notetaking tools. To protect privacy, legal compliance, and interviewer/candidate experience, the use of these tools is not permitted without your prior consent. We will ask for your consent and if you wish to decline, handwritten notes are welcome.
Compensation : Salary range is $110,00-$135,000 CAD
Salary ranges are designed to be competitive. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience and is subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific requirements or the role. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the top of the range, and pay can increase quickly for those who make a big impact in the role.
Benefits at Optimus
Financial
- Annual Bonus
- Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program
- Company equity for Managers and above
- Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation
Flexibility
- Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit)
- 12 Optimus Days paid
Health
- Top-tier health benefits
- Life & disability insurance
- Health Spending Dollars
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