About the role
Job ID
2124
Work Type
Hybrid
Business unit
CFO Portfolio
Pay grade
M - OTH
Apply before
08 November 2025
Number of openings
1
Posting type
Internal & External
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB's next Senior Manager, Design, you will play a critical leadership role within our People Places & Spaces (PP&S) team. In this role, you will report to the Director, Construction & Design and guide excellence in project execution with a deep understanding of design management that will be essential in ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, budget, and timeline, while fostering a culture of growth and innovation within your team.
You will lead and mentor our design team, championing design excellence grounded in research of human-centric design, utilizing forward looking trends and building on stakeholder relationships, deep financial institution understanding and change management. Your execution oversight of a diverse portfolio of design projects will ensure that every ATB space, from our corporate offices to our distributed network of retail points of presence, is a testament to design excellence and a well-functioning space for performance, innovation, connection and well-being that support the overall revenue generation and the long-range growth strategies of ATB.
PP&S is ATB’s real estate and facilities business unit and leads: real estate strategy, workplace optimization & experience, spatial design, construction, project management, leasing & subleasing management, facilities management & maintenance, asset management, facility operations, occupational health & safety, and physical security. PP&S oversees ATB’s 1.5 million square feet of space and the team is deeply connected to transforming banking through ATB’s client facing locations, and leading the way with corporate workplace transformation, both of which bring ATB’s mandate to life and power possibility for Albertans.
Accountabilities
- Design Standards & Quality Assurance: Govern and implement the established enterprise design standards, ensuring all projects align with ATB's brand and quality requirements. Provide expert guidance on design best practices to ensure excellence in project execution.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the design team. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering team members to grow and produce their best work.
- Cross-Disciplinary Education & Influence: Develop and share insights that elevate the collective understanding of how physical space impacts business outcomes and the team member experience across PP&S and other business partners.
- Portfolio Oversight & Design Excellence: Oversee the design integrity and quality assurance across a diverse portfolio of construction and renovation projects. Ensure that the execution of individual projects consistently aligns with the overarching strategic design vision, budget, and
- ATB's high standards of quality.
- Continuous Design Improvements: Regularly review the design framework and standardized processes for the entire project lifecycle looking for improvements and opportunities to generate efficiencies towards design execution excellence.
- Data-Driven Design: Lead the adoption and use of workplace technology platforms (IWMS) and emerging AI tools to help with the analysis of space utilization, predict needs, and measure the impact of design strategies on our people and business within your team.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure design solutions meet business needs
- Change Leadership & Needs Gathering: Lead and coach the team through comprehensive needs assessments with diverse business units to deeply understand and interpret complex stakeholder requirements. Masterfully translate these operational and cultural needs into clear design principles that align with the overarching design strategy and ATB's corporate objectives. Guide project teams and relevent stakeholders through the associated change management process to ensure the successful adoption and utilization of new and evolved spaces.
- Design Partner & Vendor Management: Work closely with our operations team on the full lifecycle of vendor management for all external design partners, from sourcing and selection through the RFP process to ongoing relationship management. Develop and implement robust SLAs and
- KPIs to monitor and drive vendor performance, ensuring ATB receives the highest quality of service and creative output.
- Performance Management & Process Optimization: Establish and monitor feedback and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of design initiatives. Drive continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our design processes from concept to completion.
Skills, experience & requirements
- Distinctive Skill Requirements
- Requirements Synthesis: You possess a unique ability to actively listen to and decipher the core needs of diverse stakeholders, even when they are not explicitly stated. You masterfully translate these complex business requirements into tangible and aligned design concepts that respect practical constraints like budget and scope.
- Innovative Mindset: You are deeply curious and passionate about the "why" behind design, constantly exploring new ideas and evidence-based approaches to improve the human experience in the built environment.
- Inspirational Leadership: You lead by example, inspiring creativity and confidence in your team while fostering an environment where innovative ideas can flourish.
- Mentorship & Coaching: You are dedicated to developing talent, providing the guidance, support, and constructive feedback necessary to nurture the professional growth of your team members.
- Influence & Communication: You are a deep listener and clear communicator, able to interpret needs and translate complex design concepts into tangible solutions for stakeholders.
- Regulatory & Code Expertise: In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience with the Alberta Building Code and navigating requirements from local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) is required. Familiarity with the building codes and AHJ processes in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is considered a strong asset.
- Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field. A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing design teams and strategy.
- Thought Leadership: Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide design strategies. A strong portfolio and knowledge of emerging trends in workplace and retail design, including evidence-based design, biophilia, and the impact of the built environment on overall revenue generation, human psychology and well-being.
- Industry Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., WELL AP, LEED AP) as well as change management (e.g. ProSci) are considered strong assets.
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles, with the ability to create compelling business cases for design investment and manage budgets effectively.
- Software Proficiencies: Proficiency in modern design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite) and project management tools. G-
- Suite proficiency is a requirement.
- Project Management Proficiency: Proven track record of successfully managing complex design projects, including planning, execution, risk management, and financial control.
- Hybrid Working: Able to work from different locations based on project needs when needed as this role will travel 5-10% of the time. This is a hybrid role with regular (1-2 days) time in the office.
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
Stay in touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.
About ATB Financial
For more than 85 years, ATB has been reimagining the way we do business. We’ve grown from one small treasury branch into Alberta’s largest provincially based financial institution, and we don’t have any plans to slow down now. We power possibility for our clients, our team members and our province—and we’re leading the way to a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future.
About ATB Financial
With $62.0 billion in assets, ATB Financial is a leading financial institution that started in Alberta with the focus of putting people first. Our success comes from our more than 5,000 team members who love to deliver exceptional experiences to over 820,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB provides expert advice, services and products through our many branches and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centres and our digital banking options. ATB powers possibilities for our clients, communities and beyond.
About the role
Job ID
2124
Work Type
Hybrid
Business unit
CFO Portfolio
Pay grade
M - OTH
Apply before
08 November 2025
Number of openings
1
Posting type
Internal & External
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB's next Senior Manager, Design, you will play a critical leadership role within our People Places & Spaces (PP&S) team. In this role, you will report to the Director, Construction & Design and guide excellence in project execution with a deep understanding of design management that will be essential in ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, budget, and timeline, while fostering a culture of growth and innovation within your team.
You will lead and mentor our design team, championing design excellence grounded in research of human-centric design, utilizing forward looking trends and building on stakeholder relationships, deep financial institution understanding and change management. Your execution oversight of a diverse portfolio of design projects will ensure that every ATB space, from our corporate offices to our distributed network of retail points of presence, is a testament to design excellence and a well-functioning space for performance, innovation, connection and well-being that support the overall revenue generation and the long-range growth strategies of ATB.
PP&S is ATB’s real estate and facilities business unit and leads: real estate strategy, workplace optimization & experience, spatial design, construction, project management, leasing & subleasing management, facilities management & maintenance, asset management, facility operations, occupational health & safety, and physical security. PP&S oversees ATB’s 1.5 million square feet of space and the team is deeply connected to transforming banking through ATB’s client facing locations, and leading the way with corporate workplace transformation, both of which bring ATB’s mandate to life and power possibility for Albertans.
Accountabilities
- Design Standards & Quality Assurance: Govern and implement the established enterprise design standards, ensuring all projects align with ATB's brand and quality requirements. Provide expert guidance on design best practices to ensure excellence in project execution.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the design team. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering team members to grow and produce their best work.
- Cross-Disciplinary Education & Influence: Develop and share insights that elevate the collective understanding of how physical space impacts business outcomes and the team member experience across PP&S and other business partners.
- Portfolio Oversight & Design Excellence: Oversee the design integrity and quality assurance across a diverse portfolio of construction and renovation projects. Ensure that the execution of individual projects consistently aligns with the overarching strategic design vision, budget, and
- ATB's high standards of quality.
- Continuous Design Improvements: Regularly review the design framework and standardized processes for the entire project lifecycle looking for improvements and opportunities to generate efficiencies towards design execution excellence.
- Data-Driven Design: Lead the adoption and use of workplace technology platforms (IWMS) and emerging AI tools to help with the analysis of space utilization, predict needs, and measure the impact of design strategies on our people and business within your team.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure design solutions meet business needs
- Change Leadership & Needs Gathering: Lead and coach the team through comprehensive needs assessments with diverse business units to deeply understand and interpret complex stakeholder requirements. Masterfully translate these operational and cultural needs into clear design principles that align with the overarching design strategy and ATB's corporate objectives. Guide project teams and relevent stakeholders through the associated change management process to ensure the successful adoption and utilization of new and evolved spaces.
- Design Partner & Vendor Management: Work closely with our operations team on the full lifecycle of vendor management for all external design partners, from sourcing and selection through the RFP process to ongoing relationship management. Develop and implement robust SLAs and
- KPIs to monitor and drive vendor performance, ensuring ATB receives the highest quality of service and creative output.
- Performance Management & Process Optimization: Establish and monitor feedback and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of design initiatives. Drive continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our design processes from concept to completion.
Skills, experience & requirements
- Distinctive Skill Requirements
- Requirements Synthesis: You possess a unique ability to actively listen to and decipher the core needs of diverse stakeholders, even when they are not explicitly stated. You masterfully translate these complex business requirements into tangible and aligned design concepts that respect practical constraints like budget and scope.
- Innovative Mindset: You are deeply curious and passionate about the "why" behind design, constantly exploring new ideas and evidence-based approaches to improve the human experience in the built environment.
- Inspirational Leadership: You lead by example, inspiring creativity and confidence in your team while fostering an environment where innovative ideas can flourish.
- Mentorship & Coaching: You are dedicated to developing talent, providing the guidance, support, and constructive feedback necessary to nurture the professional growth of your team members.
- Influence & Communication: You are a deep listener and clear communicator, able to interpret needs and translate complex design concepts into tangible solutions for stakeholders.
- Regulatory & Code Expertise: In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience with the Alberta Building Code and navigating requirements from local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) is required. Familiarity with the building codes and AHJ processes in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is considered a strong asset.
- Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field. A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing design teams and strategy.
- Thought Leadership: Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide design strategies. A strong portfolio and knowledge of emerging trends in workplace and retail design, including evidence-based design, biophilia, and the impact of the built environment on overall revenue generation, human psychology and well-being.
- Industry Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., WELL AP, LEED AP) as well as change management (e.g. ProSci) are considered strong assets.
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles, with the ability to create compelling business cases for design investment and manage budgets effectively.
- Software Proficiencies: Proficiency in modern design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite) and project management tools. G-
- Suite proficiency is a requirement.
- Project Management Proficiency: Proven track record of successfully managing complex design projects, including planning, execution, risk management, and financial control.
- Hybrid Working: Able to work from different locations based on project needs when needed as this role will travel 5-10% of the time. This is a hybrid role with regular (1-2 days) time in the office.
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
Stay in touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.
About ATB Financial
For more than 85 years, ATB has been reimagining the way we do business. We’ve grown from one small treasury branch into Alberta’s largest provincially based financial institution, and we don’t have any plans to slow down now. We power possibility for our clients, our team members and our province—and we’re leading the way to a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future.
About ATB Financial
With $62.0 billion in assets, ATB Financial is a leading financial institution that started in Alberta with the focus of putting people first. Our success comes from our more than 5,000 team members who love to deliver exceptional experiences to over 820,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB provides expert advice, services and products through our many branches and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centres and our digital banking options. ATB powers possibilities for our clients, communities and beyond.