Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. Position Summary As the Manager, AI Strategy, within the Data & Technology group (D&T), you will play a key role in supporting the definition and execution of OMERS’ enterprise AI strategy. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to identify, assess, and advance AI opportunities that align with organizational priorities. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and a strong understanding of AI technologies and governance practices. You will operate with considerable independence, contributing to the development of AI roadmaps, governance frameworks, and business-specific AI initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of AI at OMERS and drive meaningful impact across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Support the definition and execution of OMERS’ enterprise AI strategy, including capability assessments, roadmap development, delivery frameworks, interaction models and business alignment. Prepare executive-ready materials, including strategy documents, business cases, and performance reports. Collaborate through the D&T Customer Success & Innovation team (CSI) with business units to identify and prioritize AI use cases across Public Markets, Private Markets and corporate functions. Partner with the data platform team to ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Conduct research and analysis on emerging AI trends, technologies, and best practices to inform strategic decision-making. Support the AI and Information Governance Team in the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, including model onboarding, policy development, and risk management. Assist in the development of AI education and change management initiatives in collaboration with the D&T Digital Fitness & CSI teams. Qualifications 5–7 years of progressive experience in strategy, digital transformation, or technology-focused roles, with increasing responsibility and a demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with business outcomes. 2+ years of experience working with AI technologies in a business context, including evaluating use cases, contributing to roadmaps and aligning AI initiatives with organizational goals Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and solve problems with innovative thinking. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work with executive stakeholders and/or senior leadership Strong understanding of how AI/ML concepts, data lifecycle, and responsible AI practices can impact business units. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 4 days per week. As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs. We're committed to: We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow
