Project Portfolio Manager

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Telemedicine services

EFAP and well-being programs

Flexible benefits & retirement plan

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Project Portfolio Manager to lead strategic portfolios within Corporate Strategy and Portfolio. You will guide decision-makers, drive realization of project benefits, and manage budgets and risks with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

You will partner with senior leadership across Canada in a bilingual environment, shaping the sector's roadmap and ensuring governance, reporting, and continuous improvement across portfolios.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management and 3 to 5 years in portfolio management.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration; master's degree assets.
• Fluent in French and English enabling advisory support to stakeholders across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in preparing business cases, prioritizing initiatives, and evolving the sector's strategic roadmap.
• Orchestrate portfolio management across lifecycles to align with objectives.
• Monitor project execution and help realize expected benefits.
• Provide visibility into portfolio performance and deliver strategic reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across sectors to address risks and implement solutions.
• Ensure data quality and compliance of portfolio management processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of portfolio management practices.
• Support financial planning, budget monitoring, audit and governance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Bilingual French-English

Lean-Agile understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree in project/strategic management

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?

Description

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

• 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

• 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!;