Portfolio Manager

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Manager to oversee project portfolios and enhance processes. The role demands strong project management skills and a focus on team efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project management. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities and career development

Flexible work policies

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Portfolio, Project Management, or Process Improvement.
• Experience leading agile initiatives; PMP and SAFe certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage internal project portfolio, ensuring alignment with team goals.
• Support scoping, planning, and quarterly roadmapping of initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

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Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and thorough Portfolio Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for managing processes and initiatives, supporting internal continuous improvement efforts. This role requires a problem solver with strong project management skills and a focus on improving team efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

1. Portfolio/Project Management:
   • Oversee and manage internal project portfolio, ensuring alignment with team goals.
   • Support scoping, planning, and quarterly roadmapping of initiatives.
   • Monitor progress, budgets, timelines, and deliverables; provide updates to leadership.
   • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.
2. Process Improvement:
   • Support internal processes from estimation to closure.
   • Identify areas for enhancement and support implementation of standard methodologies.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve processes.
   • Develop and track process improvement plans, measuring impact.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Serve as primary contact for portfolio inquiries and manage stakeholder expectations.
   • Conduct regular portfolio reviews with partners for transparency and alignment.
   • Lead project teams and foster collaboration.

What Motivates You

• Obsessed with customer benefit, listening, engaging, and acting accordingly.
• Think big, curious, and agile to enable business outcomes.
• Enjoy teamwork and collaborative achievement.
• Take ownership and focus on impactful solutions.
• Act with integrity, speak up, and do what is right.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Portfolio, Project Management, or Process Improvement.
• Experience leading agile initiatives; PMP and SAFe certifications are assets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in project management tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Office.
• Proven track record as a Portfolio Manager or similar role managing multiple projects.

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Growth opportunities and career development.
• Flexible work policies and work-life balance.
• Inclusive, values-driven culture emphasizing diversity, innovation, and social responsibility.

Additional Details

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $94,220 - $174,980 CAD, with local adjustments based on market conditions.