Senior Advisor, Benefits Realization Management

VIA Rail Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA Rail Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead benefits realization across investments, projects, and programs. You will guide adoption, measure outcomes, and partner with Finance and business leaders to ensure value creation and alignment with strategic priorities.

You will drive governance through KPIs and dashboards while coaching teams on best practices, change management, and continuous improvement. This role reports to the enterprise PMO and requires strategic influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; project management certification an asset.
• 10–15 years in project/program/portfolio management with benefits realization experience.
• Experience with business process development and continuous improvement; change management.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience partnering with Finance on benefits measurement and reporting; proficiency with SharePoint Online and Project Online.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance benefits realization frameworks, processes, and practices.
• Support teams in identifying, defining, tracking, and realizing benefits.
• Facilitate benefits mapping workshops and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with business partners and Finance to establish reliable performance measures.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reports for governance bodies.
• Advise business owners, portfolio managers, project teams, and executives on best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

PMI methodologies

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

SharePoint Online

Project Online

Job description

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

We are seeking a Senior Advisor recognized for their pragmatic approach, ability to influence, and strong partnership skills when working with teams and stakeholders. Passionate about value creation, this individual plays a key role in ensuring that investments, projects, and programs deliver their expected benefits and contribute to VIA Rail’s strategic priorities.

As a subject matter expert, you will guide the organization in the adoption and continuous evolution of benefits realization management practices while supporting teams in their effective implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance benefits realization frameworks, processes, and practices.
• Support teams in identifying, defining, tracking, and realizing benefits.
• Facilitate benefits mapping workshops and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with business partners and Finance teams to establish consistent and reliable performance measures.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators, dashboards, and reports for governance bodies.
• Advise business owners, portfolio managers, project teams, and executive sponsors on the application of best practices.
• Assess the impact of changes on expected benefits and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Provide coaching, training, and tools to support the adoption of benefits realization practices.
• Foster a culture focused on value creation, continuous improvement, and results-based decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A project management certification or master's degree is considered an asset.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management, including demonstrated expertise in benefits realization.
• Experience in business process development and continuous improvement, as well as change management.
• Strong knowledge of benefits realization frameworks and PMI methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience working with Finance teams on benefit measurement, validation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint Online and Project Online.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and coaching skills.

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