Portfolio Manager - Canadian Federal Sector

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The Portfolio Manager - Canadian Federal Sector is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of projects, ensuring they are executed effectively and efficiently to meet organizational goals. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure that resources are used optimally to drive the success of individual projects and the portfolio. The Portfolio Manager will be a key figure in tracking portfolio performance, identifying and allocating resources, managing risks, and resolving issues to ensure that projects meet their objectives within scope, budget, and timeline.

The Portfolio Manager reports to the Portfolio Director.

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Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

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

What you bring to the team:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or related field.
• 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
• Project Management Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in project management methodologies and delivery tactics across a broad national program.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze portfolio data and provide insights into portfolio performance, financials, and resource utilization.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and driving results without direct authority.
• 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.
• Experience in managing portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.
• Experience with portfolio management software (e.g., Clarity, MS Project, Planisware).

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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