Portfolio Manager - Canadian Federal Sector at Ghd in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

resource management

risk management

governance

process improvement

reporting

financial management

Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources across projects within the portfolio to ensure optimal utilization and address resource conflicts or shortages.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and issues within the portfolio, develop mitigation plans, and work with project teams to resolve them proactively.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure that projects follow governance protocols and meet compliance standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
Process Improvement: Continuously improve portfolio management processes, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to streamline project delivery and increase portfolio value.
Reporting & Communication: Regularly report on the status of projects within the portfolio, providing insights into performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Financial Management: Prepare and track portfolio budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints and provide a clear understanding of portfolio financial health.
Project Coordination & Delivery: Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple projects within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the overall portfolio strategy and business objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, performance, and outcomes.
Support Portfolio Director: Assist the Portfolio Director in the strategic oversight of the portfolio, helping to drive strategic objectives and reporting progress to senior leadership.

Requirements

portfolio analysis

financial modeling

project management

pmp

clarity

ms project

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze portfolio data and provide insights into portfolio performance, financials, and resource utilization.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in project or portfolio management, with The Federal Sector demonstrated experience in managing large, complex, multidisciplinary portfolios.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex portfolio data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Ability to manage risks and resolve issues that arise within the portfolio, with a focus on minimizing impact to project delivery, financial effect and client relations.
Knowledge of financial modeling and portfolio analysis.
Project Management Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in project management methodologies and delivery tactics across a broad national program.
Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and driving results without direct authority.
Experience in managing portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or related field.
Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent portfolio/project management is considered an asset
Experience with portfolio management software (e.g., Clarity, MS Project, Planisware).

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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Role

Description

resource management

risk management

governance

process improvement

reporting

financial management

Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources across projects within the portfolio to ensure optimal utilization and address resource conflicts or shortages.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and issues within the portfolio, develop mitigation plans, and work with project teams to resolve them proactively.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure that projects follow governance protocols and meet compliance standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
Process Improvement: Continuously improve portfolio management processes, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to streamline project delivery and increase portfolio value.
Reporting & Communication: Regularly report on the status of projects within the portfolio, providing insights into performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Financial Management: Prepare and track portfolio budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints and provide a clear understanding of portfolio financial health.
Project Coordination & Delivery: Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple projects within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the overall portfolio strategy and business objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, performance, and outcomes.
Support Portfolio Director: Assist the Portfolio Director in the strategic oversight of the portfolio, helping to drive strategic objectives and reporting progress to senior leadership.

Requirements

portfolio analysis

financial modeling

project management

pmp

clarity

ms project

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze portfolio data and provide insights into portfolio performance, financials, and resource utilization.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in project or portfolio management, with The Federal Sector demonstrated experience in managing large, complex, multidisciplinary portfolios.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex portfolio data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Ability to manage risks and resolve issues that arise within the portfolio, with a focus on minimizing impact to project delivery, financial effect and client relations.
Knowledge of financial modeling and portfolio analysis.
Project Management Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in project management methodologies and delivery tactics across a broad national program.
Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and driving results without direct authority.
Experience in managing portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or related field.
Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent portfolio/project management is considered an asset
Experience with portfolio management software (e.g., Clarity, MS Project, Planisware).

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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