Sr. Portfolio Analyst - Data & AI

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Portfolio Analyst in Toronto to drive portfolio insights and optimize resource planning for data and AI projects. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, deep knowledge in portfolio management, and is proficient in tools like Jira and Power BI. Join us to improve processes and collaborate across business units for operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Flexible health and dental benefits

Paid volunteering time

Company matching contributions to charities

Wellness programs, including mental health support

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical project management, especially data and/or AI projects.
• Deep knowledge of portfolio lifecycle frameworks and governance.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of portfolio lifecycle frameworks.
• Monitor portfolio health, providing actionable insights.
• Administer and optimize portfolio management tools like Jira.

Skills

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Job description

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Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. We 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 that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity coast to coast. If you're interested in being part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity :

The Senior 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 insights, optimizing resource and financial planning, and enhancing governance through robust tooling and reporting. The ideal candidate has 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 :

• 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 and operational transparency.
• Lead the aggregation and analysis of portfolio budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic funding priorities, and support quarterly planning cycles.
• Maintain 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.
• 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 data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, technology, and finance teams.
• Develop and deliver strategic communications, including portfolio reviews and updates.

What you bring :

• 3–5 years of experience in technical project management, especially data and/or AI projects, with understanding of data platforms and solution delivery.
• Deep knowledge of portfolio lifecycle frameworks, governance, and strategic alignment.
• Tooling expertise :
• Jira : Advanced configuration, reporting, and integration.
• Power BI : Building dashboards and integrating data sources.
• Financial acumen in budget management, variance analysis.
• Resource planning skills in capacity modeling and workforce forecasting.
• Proven success in process optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

What’s in it for you?

We invest in our people and offer resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including :

• Competitive salary & annual bonus
• Flexible health and dental benefits, pension, RRSP, TFSA, and stock matching
• Discounts on Rogers services and tickets
• Paid volunteering time
• Company matching contributions to charities
• Priority in internal role applications
• Wellness programs, including mental health support and fitness memberships

We are committed to environmental protection and diversity, supporting equity-deserving groups, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves.

To protect our people, a pre-employment background check will be conducted, including criminal, credit, and driver checks as applicable.

Schedule : Full time

Shift : Day

Location : 308 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Travel : None

Background check required: Canadian Criminal Record Check

Posting category: Technology & Information Technology

Requisition ID : 327310

We believe diversity and inclusion make us stronger. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us to discuss accommodations.