Our client is looking for a Portfolio Manager for a permanent position.
Start date is now
Location : GMA or GTA
Responsibilities :
Support IT Leadership and IT Business Partners in the annual IT project planning process and ensure adherence to PMO process
Ensure adoption of PMO methods, tools and processes across all projects under the portfolio
Integrate the Portfolio Roadmap into the global PMO Roadmap understanding dependencies
Support the IT Lead in the prioritization and scheduling of IT projects
Perform quality reviews of detailed project plans prepared by project managers
Ensure proper approval paths are followed for all Deliverable acceptance and key decisions
Coordinate efforts to solve for resource needs with IT managers and project leads
Oversee Portfolio financials with support of the project controller
Govern the overall portfolio execution by monitoring the project health, supporting risk and issue resolution, and confirming Deliverable quality is met
Coordinate timely creation of Portfolio Report and perform quality reviews
Cascade and ensure adoption of PMO Continuous improvements across portfolio projects
Improve project management knowledge in the IT organization through training and coaching
Requirements :
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field or equivalent work experience;
7-10 years of experience delivering IT project and strong understanding of Project Management methodology and processes
Strong communication and inter-personal skills; ability to provide updates to Director and senior VP levels; adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partner;
Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Excel) and Sharepoint. Quantitative focus, advanced Excel analytic capability; Power BI an asset.
Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills;
Experience working with global teams;
Strong knowledge of IT program financials and accounting;
Ability to collaborate at all levels of the Program. Demonstrated ability of being a self-starter;
Ability to operate in complex, fast pace project environment with interdependencies spanning multiple work-streams, teams, business divisions, geographies, time zones, & languages;
Ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities.