Portfolio Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Portfolio Manager, Atlantic Region, to define and execute a strategic approach for markets, clients, and projects valued at $30M–$50M. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders on market development, bid preparation, and performance monitoring.

The role focuses on growth, delivery excellence, and risk management, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to influence regional objectives and profitability across multiple large-scale programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of defence sector experience with large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and drive market development.
• Strong leadership, professionalism and organizational skills.
• Strategic, commercial acumen and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships across the portfolio and oversee frameworks and project execution.
• Contribute to market development strategies to support revenue growth.
• Lead pipeline management, bid tracking, and proposal oversight.
• Oversee governance activities, milestones, and change orders.
• Identify risks and mitigate delivery challenges.

Skills

Client relationships

Bid management

Project governance

Risk assessment

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the Vice President of the Division, the Portfolio Manager, Atlantic Region is responsible for defining and executing a strategic approach to markets, clients, and associated projects. The role focuses on delivering optimal solutions to drive sustainable growth in market share in a consistent and predictable manner.

To achieve these objectives, the Portfolio Manager works in close collaboration with internal stakeholders on market development initiatives, bid preparation, and ongoing project performance monitoring. The incumbent will oversee a portfolio valued at approximately $30M to $50M.

Your role

Growth and Sales:

• Maintain strong client relationships across the portfolio and oversee framework agreements and project execution.




• Contribute to market development strategies and their execution to support revenue growth and profitability.




• Lead opportunity pipeline management, including bid tracking, go/no-go decisions, pursuit strategies, and proposal oversight.

Project Delivery and Execution:

• Lead internal governance activities, including project kick-offs, progress reviews, and milestone assessments.




• Review and approve change orders and contract amendments, and support claim management and resolution.




• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including unforeseen costs and delivery challenges.

Operational Leadership:

• Oversee the project portfolio to ensure alignment with regional operational and financial objectives while maintaining acceptable risk exposure.




• Facilitate timely resolution of client concerns and project issues.




• Participate in business unit performance reviews and planning sessions, driving operational efficiency and supporting growth objectives.

About you

• Industry Expertise & Project Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the defence sector, with demonstrated involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects.




• Client & Business Development: Proven experience managing client relationships, ideally within the public sector, and contributing to market development and business growth initiatives.




• Leadership & Professionalism: Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, integrity, and strong organizational skills.




• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Strong strategic thinking, vision, and political and financial acumen, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.




• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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