Ahmad Darman

Senior Program Manager @BMO

Toronto, ON, CA

Key Responsibilities and AchievementsSpearheading large-scale Finance Transformation initiatives ($10M+), delivering enterprise-wide impact and measurable business value.Overseeing multiple complex workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and driving successful execution across cost, scope, and timelines.Providing regular executive-level reporting to the Head of Finance PMO and C-suite stakeholders, offering insights that support informed decision-making.Leading and mentoring cross-functional project teams, fostering a high-performance culture and strong alignment to KPIs and business goals. Highlighted Projects:Bank of the West (BOTW) Finance Workstream – Led successful integration during BMO’s acquisition, ensuring seamless financial and systems consolidation.ReconART Installation – Migrated 100% of historical balance sheet certifications into BMO’s reconciliation environment, improving accuracy and audit readiness.GL Tickets Modification Project - Eliminated 1,100+ manual reconciliations Reduced 600+ monthly manual reclass entries Consolidated 1,100+ teller difference GLs into a single GL Result: streamlined reconciliations, improved branch-level reporting, and enhanced accuracy.ACL/PCL Program (In Progress) – Leading a multi-year strategic initiative to modernize and streamline BMO’s Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) and Provision for Credit Losses (PCL) processes by leveraging automation, improving data quality, and implementing end-to-end process enhancements.

Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute

Onatrio Secondary School Diploma

The George Washington University

Master's Certificate in Project Management (MCPM)

Ryerson University

Information Technology Management