Project Portfolio Manager

Iaawg; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellness days

Telemedicine

EFAP (Employee Assistance)

Ergonomic program

Performance bonus

Product discounts

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Project Portfolio Manager to lead initiative portfolios, guide decision-makers, and ensure benefits realization. You will oversee budgets, risks, and portfolio governance, collaborating across Canada in a hybrid environment.

A strong background in project and portfolio management, Lean-Agile, and bilingual communication is required. The role emphasizes strategic guidance, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement within corporate strategy and portfolio

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management
• 3 to 5 years of experience in portfolio management
• Knowledge of financial principles and budgeting for portfolios
• Strong Lean-Agile understanding and practices
• Advanced proficiency in French and English, with coordination across Canada

Responsibilities

• Support managers in preparing business cases and prioritizing initiatives
• Orchestrate portfolio management across lifecycle to align with objectives
• Monitor project execution and realization of business benefits
• Provide clear portfolio performance visibility and reporting for decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders across sectors to address prioritization and risks
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and adherence to portfolio standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of portfolio management practices and tools
• Support financial planning, budgeting, audit, and governance processes

Skills

Portfolio management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Lean-Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree (asset)

Job description

Job Description Build the Future with Us

Are you driven by strategy, portfolio management, and the realization of benefits associated with major projects? Do you want to contribute to the purpose of a company that helps its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Project Portfolio Manager within the Corporate Strategy and Portfolio team, you will play a key role in managing the initiative portfolios of a major business sector. You will provide strategic guidance to decision-makers, facilitate the realization of project benefits, and contribute to the rigorous management of portfolio-level budgets and risks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You'll Accomplish with Us

As a Project Portfolio Manager, you will be at the core of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting managers and their teams in preparing business cases, prioritizing initiatives, and evolving the business sector’s strategic roadmap;
• Orchestrating the management of initiative portfolios throughout their lifecycle to ensure alignment with organizational objectives;
• Monitoring project execution and contributing to the achievement of expected business benefits;
• Providing clear visibility into portfolio performance and delivering reporting that supports strategic decision-making;
• Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple sectors to address prioritization challenges, identify risks, and implement appropriate solutions;
• Ensuring the quality, integrity, and compliance of portfolio management data and processes in accordance with established standards;
• Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of portfolio management practices through involvement within the functional team, including knowledge sharing and the development of new tools;
• Supporting financial planning, budget monitoring, audit, and governance processes while representing the department in various forums and governance bodies;

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We're looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their influential leadership and ability to build lasting partnerships with stakeholders at all levels;
• Stands out for their rigor, strategic judgment, and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex environment;
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, the ability to formulate fact-based recommendations, and support sound decision-making;
• Is recognized for excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a variety of audiences, including senior leadership;
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in project management as well as 3 to 5 years of experience in portfolio management;
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of project and portfolio management, including key financial principles, along with a solid understanding of Lean-Agile practices;
• Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field;
• A master's degree in project management, strategic management, or a related discipline is considered an asset;
• Has knowledge of the financial services and insurance industry, along with experience in an advisory role supporting senior leadership, which is considered an asset;
• Advanced proficiency in both French and English is required, as the successful candidate will act as an advisor to various stakeholders located across Canada. In this role, they will regularly communicate and collaborate in English, both verbally and in writing;

Why You'll Love Working with Us

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth; A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;
• Competitive retirement savings plan;
• Employee share purchase plan;
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West; Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue; Company iA Financial Group; Posting End Date 2026-10-01

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we're invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.