Senior Manager, Portfolio Delivery Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Portfolio Delivery Manager role at Qlik. What makes us Qlik? A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 15 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster. Role Overview We are looking for a strategic, execution-oriented Senior Manager, Portfolio Delivery Manager to lead our growing project management function. In this dual role, you will both manage key portfolio initiatives to drive accelerated business value and lead a team of project and change managers, guiding them in the successful delivery of projects that impact Product, Customer Success, Sales, Finance, and more. People Leadership Lead and mentor a team of Project and Change Managers, providing coaching, feedback, and career development support. Build a strong culture of ownership, transparency, and accountability. Define roles, responsibilities, and success metrics for project managers across the company. Scale the team as needed through recruiting and onboarding new talent. Portfolio Delivery Drive complex, cross-functional programs from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities. Partner closely with stakeholders to define, deliver and track portfolio optimization. Manage risks, resolve conflicts, and communicate portfolio status to executive stakeholders. Facilitate cross-team planning and ensure alignment across roadmaps, dependencies, and deliverables. Process Improvement & Governance Establish and standardize best practices, tools, and frameworks for accelerated delivery management (e.g., agile, hybrid, waterfall). Improve project intake, prioritization, and tracking workflows in alignment with business needs. Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes. Champion the adoption of project management tools and dashboards. Qualifications 6–10 years of experience in operational management in a SaaS, tech, or data‑driven environment. 2+ years of people management experience, preferably leading project or program managers. Core understanding of critical business processes and operating models. Strong track record of successfully delivering complex cross‑functional initiatives. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and conflict‑resolution skills. Deep understanding of project management methodologies and tools. Strong organizational and communication skills with a bias toward action and clarity. Experience working in a data analytics or enterprise SaaS company (asset). Background working with technical teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, Data Science) (asset). Familiarity with agile, scaled agile (SAFe), or hybrid delivery frameworks (asset). PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications (asset). Location Ottawa, ON, Canada Benefits & Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000 – $170,000 CDN per year. Final compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s location, job‑related skills, education, experience, and other business and organizational needs. National Capital Region's 2025 Top Employers in Canada recognition. Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs. Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness. Flexible, diverse, and international work environment. Additional “change the world” day and personal development day; strong corporate responsibility employee programs. Accommodation If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability, please submit your request via email to accessibilityta@qlik.com. Any information you provide will be treated according to Qlik’s Recruitment Privacy Notice. Qlik may only respond to emails related to accommodation requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr