Innovation Platform & Enablement Specialist (UX-UI and Back-End Development Focus)

BMO Financial Group

  • Toronto, ON
  • $61,600-113,900 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Application Deadline: 09/04/2025Address: 100 King Street WestJob Family Group: TechnologyWe are seeking a technically skilled and strategically minded individual to support and evolve our innovation platform and processes. This role blends tactical development, user experience design, and stakeholder engagement to support and scale innovation practices across the organization. The successful candidate will join the team to serve as the primary business support of the innovation platform, ensuring its technical robustness and usability, and support business stakeholders in leveraging the platform for innovation activities. This includes tactical development, UI/UX design, integration of AI tools to enhance platform capabilities, and support business stakeholders in the planning and execution process of innovation activities leveraging the platform.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the business deployment, ongoing enhancement and maintenance of an enterprise innovation platform, including front-end and back-end components.
  • Design and implement UI/UX improvements to optimize user experience and engagement.
  • Work with tech team to develop and deploy solutions using Microsoft SharePoint and PowerApps to support innovation workflows.
  • Work with tech team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring platform stability and performance.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to configure innovation activities on the platform, following established playbooks and best practices.
  • Guide planning and execution of innovation events, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Explore and integrate AI tools to enhance platform capabilities, including automation, analytics, and intelligent recommendations.
  • Maintain documentation and version control for platform updates and enhancements.
  • Act as a liaison between the innovation team and business partners across the bank to ensure seamless integration and adoption.
  • Create documentation to ensure the supportability of analyses and platform enhancements.
  • Provide analytical support and insights to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Support innovation culture-building programs and monitor iteration and testing of innovation tools and measurements.
  • Support change management programs, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, and sustainment of initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience with tactical development, including debugging, patching, and iterative enhancement.
  • Experience in full-stack web development (front-end and back-end).
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and design tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and PowerApps.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguous environments to lead initiatives and deliver results.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience lending or supporting innovation programs or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Modeling experience or exposure to data visualization and process mapping tools.
  • Exposure to AI tools and their application in business platforms is an asset.
Salary: $61,600.00 - $113,900.00Pay Type: SalariedThe above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:About UsAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.To find out more visit us at .BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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