Portfolio Manager - Canadian Federal Sector

Description

• 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.
• Financial Management: Prepare and track portfolio budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints and provide a clear understanding of portfolio financial health.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, performance, and outcomes.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and issues within the portfolio, develop mitigation plans, and work with project teams to resolve them proactively.
• 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.
• Project Coordination & Delivery: Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple projects within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the overall portfolio strategy and business objectives.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure that projects follow governance protocols and meet compliance standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
• Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources across projects within the portfolio to ensure optimal utilization and address resource conflicts or shortages.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in project or portfolio management, with The Federal Sector demonstrated experience in managing large, complex, multidisciplinary portfolios.
• 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.
• Experience with portfolio management software (e.g., Clarity, MS Project, Planisware).
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent portfolio/project management is considered an asset
• Knowledge of financial modeling and portfolio analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze portfolio data and provide insights into portfolio performance, financials, and resource utilization.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex portfolio data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 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.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or related field.
• Experience in managing portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance