Senior Manager, Culture and People Office Strategic Programs

Job Type:  Permanent  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 133771
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

 

As a Senior Manager on the Strategic Programs team, you will lead complex, high-impact projects across our organization. You have a proven track record in project management, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to drive project success through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and effective execution. 

This role spans enterprise‑level thinking and hands‑on delivery, with a particular focus on initiatives that move from strategy into execution and may include technology‑enabled solutions.

 

You will lead project teams and collaborate closely with internal Deloitte functions and business leaders to explore, address emerging workforce trends and implement talent focused solutions aligned to business needs. Your work will involve assessing current‑state challenges, facilitating workshops to co‑create future‑focused talent solutions, redesigning processes, and shaping recommendations that advance Deloitte’s strategic priorities and the needs of our people. It will also require a proactive approach to risk management, resource allocation, and continuous process improvement.

About the team

 

The People Transformation team is part of our internal Culture and People organization and operates like an internal Consulting team, delivering strategic projects with Deloitte itself as our client. Our work serves to enhance the effectiveness of Deloitte’s Human Resources organization and elevate the employee experience across the firm. We scope strategic projects, leverage Deloitte tools and methodologies to define novel approaches and collaborate with other teams across the organization for effective delivery that achieves outcomes important to our firm and our people. If you’re passionate about keeping your finger on the pulse of the latest Human Capital trends and build a future-ready organization that maximizes human potential, this is the team for you!

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

You are someone with these required skills, experience & qualifications:

 

• You bring a combination of project leadership and human skills to drive the impact
• Project / Program Delivery: Oversee and coordinate one or more projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful delivery of program objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in managing complex projects that drive business transformation and value.
• Human‑Centered Design and Solution Definition: Apply design thinking to uncover user needs, define experience‑driven requirements, and evaluate solutions—ensuring that both strategic solutions are grounded in real employee and leader experiences.
• From Strategy to Delivery: Translating Ideas into Action: Support initiatives as they move from strategic framing into delivery—aligning stakeholders, defining functional requirements, coordinating cross‑team inputs, and ensuring solutions are designed and implemented in a cohesive, scalable way.
• Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving: Break down ambiguous or interconnected workforce challenges, synthesize data and insights, and develop strategic recommendations that balance immediate impact with long‑term organizational value.
• Executive Storytelling and Insight Packaging: Transform complex findings, models, and concepts into compelling narratives for senior leaders—enabling clear decision‑making and strategic alignment across the firm.
• Enterprise Collaboration and Systems Thinking: Navigate and connect work across the broader Deloitte ecosystem. Identify interdependencies, risks, and opportunities to ensure projects deliver durable value for our people and the firm.
• Leadership, Coaching, and Team Culture Building: Model effective leadership with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. Provide coaching and mentorship to elevate team capability, strengthen delivery excellence, and contribute to a high‑performance, human‑centered culture.

 

It would be great for you to have some of these nice to haves as well:

 

• Workforce planning or future‑of‑work strategy
• AI‑driven talent models or predictive workforce analytics
• Skills‑based organization and talent architectures
• Talent marketplaces and internal mobility ecosystems
• HR technology implementations or product ownership

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

We encourage you to connect with us at  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

 

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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