Senior Manager, IS Strategy and Planning

Overview

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

CFMWS is looking for a strategic and experienced IS leader to support the Strategy and Planning function within the Information Services Division. The Senior Manager, IS Strategy & Planning supports the development and operationalization of the IS divisional strategy and plan, advises senior leadership on planning and performance activities and priorities, and acts as an enterprise liaison to ensure divisional initiatives align with organizational priorities.

This role supports divisional planning, performance management, and budget management activities through analysis, coordination, monitoring, and reporting, enabling informed decision‑making and effective oversight. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the IS Division and across the organization, the Senior Manager consults on plans and initiatives to promote integration, consistency, and effective execution.

Highly organized, the successful candidate can quickly adapt to change and seamlessly transition from one initiative to another without losing momentum, while maintaining focus on specific goals, objectives, and detailed work. They build strong working relationships with colleagues and peers inside and outside of the IS Division, communicate clearly, enjoy collaboration, and love being a part of the team.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Information Systems or related field AND several years of experience in Information Services project management, strategy, business planning or a related field

Experience

• In project management
• In conducting data research, statistical compilation and evaluation
• In developing training materials
• In drafting, editing, and interpreting policies and procedures
• In business planning and strategy assessment and development
• In preparing, developing and delivering presentations and reports
• In governance and enterprise alignment activities
• In financial administration and services
• In personnel management
• In budget administration
• In risk management
• In performance management

Competencies,

Skills and Abilities

• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English or French Essential, bilingual (English and French) an asset

• Reading:
  Advanced
• Writing:
  Advanced
• Oral:
  Advanced

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a Linked In Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discounts…