Senior Manager, Future of Work & Emerging Technology (Strategy Lead) (18 Month Contract)

Job Type:  Temporary Contract  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 133776
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

Why this role exists

 

The way work gets done is being rewritten. AI is moving from pilots into everyday decisions. Business priorities are shifting faster than ever. And the traditional building block of how we organize people is evolving into something more dynamic: a skills-based model that sees people as whole individuals with capabilities that can be fluidly deployed to where they create the most value. 

Deloitte isn't just advising clients through this shift, we're living it. And the gap between knowing the future of work is here and doing something about it is exactly where this role sits. You'll translate workforce, technology, and talent trends into an enterprise agenda that shapes how we attract, develop, deploy, and retain 15,000+ professionals across the firm — partnering with senior leaders to make decisions today that position the firm for what's next.

What will your typical day look like?

 

As a Senior Manager within the People Transformation team, you will lead the Future of Work and Emerging Technology agenda. Your job is to never stop looking ahead: scanning the market, understanding how work is changing, and translating that into a clear point of view that drives enterprise priorities.

 

You'll be in rooms with senior leaders and HRBP’s, influencing direction, building alignment, and acting as a trusted conduit between what the firm needs and what the team builds, testing new ideas through proofs of concept and partnerships across the business.

About the team

 

The People Transformation team operates as an internal consulting function within Culture and People, delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance the employee experience and evolve Deloitte’s talent ecosystem.

 

This role sits within a dedicated Future of Work capability , which acts as a catalyst for new ideas and enterprise change. Reporting into the Director, People Technology, you’ll collaborate with the and Future of Work & Emerging Technology (Enablement Lead) to lead a small, high-impact team of Specialists.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

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

• Future of Work Strategy & Innovation
  
  • Proven ability to synthesize workforce, talent, and technology trends and translate them into a point of view on what matters, why it matters now, and what the firm should do about it.
• Executive Engagement & Relationship Leadership
  
  • Experience working with senior leaders to shape direction, influence decisions, and build alignment - including managing resistance and influencing outcomes, sometimes without direct authority. 
• Experience in Workforce Strategy, Future of Work, or Talent Innovation  
  
  • Domain context in how organizations think about talent, workforce planning, or the employee experience.
• Innovation Pipeline Development
  
  • Ability to identify and prioritize opportunities and translate them into a clear pipeline of initiatives.
• Strategic Storytelling & Influence
  
  • Strong ability to package complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.
• Enterprise Perspective & Systems Thinking
  
  • Ability to connect insights across initiatives and shape an integrated view of change
• Leadership & Capability Building
  
  • Experience building capability in others — whether through direct team leadership, mentoring, or standing up new functions or practices that didn't previously exist

 

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

• Experience standing up a new function or capability from scratch 
• Exposure to HR technology ecosystems and emerging capabilities (e.g., AI)
• Experience shaping enterprise-level strategy or transformation agendas

 

You don't need to check every box. If you see yourself in most of this and you're excited by the mandate, we'd love to hear from you. This role will be shaped by the person in it — and we're looking for someone who's ready to help define what comes next.

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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