Portfolio Manager - Canadian Federal Sector
Ghd
Manage day-to-day operations of a federal portfolio, overseeing resources, risks, and performance.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
process improvement
financial management
reporting
resource allocation
governance
risk management
- Process Improvement: Continuously improve portfolio management processes, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to streamline project delivery and increase portfolio value.
- Financial Management: Prepare and track portfolio budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints and provide a clear understanding of portfolio financial health.
- Reporting & Communication: Regularly report on the status of projects within the portfolio, providing insights into performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- 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.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, performance, and outcomes.
- Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources across projects within the portfolio to ensure optimal utilization and address resource conflicts or shortages.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure that projects follow governance protocols and meet compliance standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
- Project Coordination & Delivery: Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple projects within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the overall portfolio strategy and business objectives.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and issues within the portfolio, develop mitigation plans, and work with project teams to resolve them proactively.
What you bring
portfolio management
ms project
pmp
bachelor's
financial modeling
problem solving
- Experience in managing portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.
- 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).
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and driving results without direct authority.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in project or portfolio management, with The Federal Sector demonstrated experience in managing large, complex, multidisciplinary portfolios.
- Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent portfolio/project management is considered an asset
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex portfolio data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or related field.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze portfolio data and provide insights into portfolio performance, financials, and resource utilization.
- 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.
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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.
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Integrity
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
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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