AVP, Portfolio Management Office

Starr Underwriting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a strategic leader to enhance its Agile practices and portfolio management. This pivotal role will drive enterprise transformation by optimizing delivery and aligning priorities within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee large-scale programs, ensuring effective governance and execution while integrating acquired entities into the existing framework. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence change and foster a collaborative culture, making a significant impact on the organization’s success. If you are results-driven and passionate about agile methodologies, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic delivery and portfolio management in a P&C insurance environment.
• Strong background in Agile practices and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and governance for enterprise reporting.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Agile Practices

Portfolio Management

M&A Processes

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Project Management Software

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven leader to join our organization as the AVP Portfolio Management Office & Agile CoE.

This role will be instrumental in accelerating enterprise transformation by embedding disciplined execution, promoting agile practices, and driving strategic portfolio management across the organization. The AVP will ensure alignment of enterprise priorities, optimize the delivery of value, and mature Agile and project delivery capabilities within a P&C insurance environment. Additionally, this role involves integrating acquired entities into the existing portfolio management framework, requiring experience in M&A processes.

The AVP Portfolio Management Office & Agile CoE plays an integral role in delivering large-scale, multi-year programs and evolving the Agile Center of Excellence by enhancing standards, governance, processes, and change management practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Delivery & Portfolio Management

• Oversee strategic planning, governance, program execution, and enterprise reporting.
• Lead and optimize delivery roadmaps for technology and business initiatives, including M&A activities.
• Manage cross-functional teams and complex portfolios, balancing trade-offs to achieve business outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on project delivery and risk management.
• Establish and enforce standards and KPIs for Agile and hybrid delivery aligned with business objectives.
• Apply best practices in program management, governance, and operational transitions.