Director, Portfolio Governance

Hydro One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One seeks a Director of Technology Governance to oversee framework development and operational consistency across tech initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership in financial oversight, vendor management, and process improvement. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in portfolio governance within complex organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead governance in large-scale organizations.
• Relevant certifications in portfolio or program management are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance framework for technology portfolios.
• Manage financial oversight and reporting for the division.
• Drive process improvements and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

Financial planning

Process improvement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in business or technology

Job description

50558-Toronto-RegularNot Applicable/Optional

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Description:

This is a key leadership position that provides enterprise-wide oversight of the frameworks, standards, and practices that ensure effective governance, performance transparency, and operational consistency across technology initiatives and services. The Director leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for financial oversight, vendor and contract coordination, delivery methodology, portfolio governance, and the advancement of key divisional standards. The team also supports cross-functional collaboration and accountability through structured reporting, value realization practices, and leading shared communities of professional practice. With a strong focus on process improvement, the Director is accountable for identifying and enhancing how work is performed across the division, for operational excellence in support of the needs of our employees and customers. This role is central to enabling a cohesive, high-performing, and strategically aligned technology organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the governance framework for technology portfolios across all of the Digital Technology Solutions Portfolio, including Grid Technologies, SAP, Customer Experience, Data, Security and Infrastructure.

Oversee portfolio reporting, stage gating, and performance tracking.

Manage financial oversight, and monthly financial reporting for the division.

Maintain standards for Technology organizations divisional practices.

Oversee vendor management and contract performance coordination.

Oversee and mature portfolio Centers of Excellence and/or Communities of Practice

Drive process improvements across divisional workflows and practices.

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

dentify and drive ways to improve processes and operations for lower costs and improved outcomes

Demonstrate leadership skills across the organization # project sponsors, project staff, business leaders and within IT

Facilitate business needs and requirements

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in portfolio governance, technology planning, or related functions within a complex, multi-stakeholder organization.
• Proven ability to lead governance, financial oversight, and process improvement in large-scale Digital and Technology Solutions organization.
• Post-secondary education in business, technology, engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications in portfolio, program, or service management are considered assets (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience establishing and leading governance frameworks, delivery methodologies, and operating standards that improve transparency, accountability, and consistency.

Expereince:

• Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting at the divisional or enterprise level.
• Demonstrated experience successfully developing and implementing strategic initiatives with teams, leading and achieving transformational change through people, and designing, developing and implementing functional policies and programs resulting in improved business performance (cost savings, efficiency gains, or improved outcomes)
• Experience overseeing vendor management, including contract performance, license optimization, and supplier relationship governance.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization, including executive and frontline teams.
• Skilled in navigating ambiguity, facilitating business needs, and aligning diverse stakeholders to shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and influence across technology and business functions, with the ability to drive cultural and operational alignment.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: July 15, 2025

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