Sr. Portfolio Analyst - Data & AI

Rogers Communications; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Calgary is looking for a Senior Portfolio Analyst to drive strategic decision-making across the Data & AI portfolio. The successful candidate will manage portfolio insights and optimize resource planning using advanced tools such as Jira and Power BI. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including health plans, discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Flexible health and dental benefits

Discounts on Rogers services and products

Paid time off for volunteering

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience leading data and/or AI projects.
• Deep knowledge of portfolio lifecycle frameworks and governance models.
• Skilled in building interactive dashboards and integrating data.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of portfolio lifecycle frameworks.
• Administer portfolio management tools including Jira.
• Lead budget aggregation and analysis.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Portfolio Management

Tooling Expertise

Financial Acumen

Resource Planning

Process Optimization

Collaboration & Communication

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Job description

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

TheSenior Portfolio Analyst plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making and operational excellence across the Data & AI portfolio. This role is responsible for driving portfolio-level insights, optimizing resource and financial planning, and enhancing governance through robust tooling and reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in portfolio management, frameworks, advanced tooling (Jira, Power BI), and a passion for continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll be doing:

Portfolio Management & Governance

• Lead continuous improvement and maintenance of portfolio lifecycle frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and governance standards.
• Support intake, prioritization, and benefits realization processes across business units.
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, and dependencies, providing actionable insights to leadership.

Tooling & Data Integration

• Administer and optimize portfolio management tools including Jira, ensuring accurate data capture and workflow alignment.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support executive decision-making, operational transparency and ensure a unified view of portfolio performance, resource utilization, and financials.

Financial & Resource Planning

• Lead the aggregation and analysis of portfolio budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic funding priorities, ensure accurate tracking of actuals vs. forecasts and support quarterly planning cycles.
• Lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of capacity models and resource forecasts to support proactive workforce planning and scenario analysis.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline portfolio processes, championing automation and standardization across portfolio reporting and governance practices.
• Collaborate with PMO and delivery teams to evolve portfolio maturity and tooling capabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a trusted advisor to delivery and business partners, providing clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, technology, and finance teams.
• Develop and deliver high-impact communications, including portfolio reviews and strategic updates.

What you bring:

• Technical Project Management: 3–5 years of experience leading data and/or AI projects, with a strong understanding of data platforms, technologies, and solution delivery.
• Portfolio Management: Deep knowledge of portfolio lifecycle frameworks, governance models, and strategic alignment practices.
• Tooling Expertise:
  • Jira: Advanced configuration, reporting, and integration with portfolio workflows.
  • Power BI: Skilled in building interactive dashboards and integrating data from multiple sources.
• Financial Acumen: Strong experience in budget management, financial aggregation, and variance analysis.
• Resource Planning: Expertise in capacity modeling, resource forecasting, and workforce planning.
• Process Optimization: Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiency.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, engage, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

• Competitive salary & annual bonus
• Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.
• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Company matching contributions to charities you support
• Growth & Development Opportunities:
  
  • Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
  • Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
• Wellness Programs:
  
  • Homewood employee & family assistance program
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
  • Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
• Our commitment to the environment and diversity:
  
  • Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
  • Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule:Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location:308 - 8th Avenue SW, V252 (5620), Calgary, AB
Travel Requirements: None
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Information Technology
Requisition ID: 327310

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ .

Posting Notes:Technology