Senior Manager Project Portfolio

3 days ago


montréal, Canada National Bank Full time

A career as Senior Manager, Project Portfolio at National Bank means playing an advisory and influential role to optimize the management of the bank's cross-functional portfolio, thereby contributing to the achievement of its business objectives and priorities. It also involves contributing to the strategic vision, defining new ways of working and optimally managing cross-functional technology projects. In addition, you will contribute to the Bank's transformation in terms of capacity management and execution performance.
Your job
Optimize the use of portfolio resources to achieve the bank's objectives, in line with key priorities.
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with the various stakeholders contributing to the delivery of priority projects.
Influence and support business line portfolio managers in the prioritization and sequencing of initiatives.
Act as a delivery expert and make recommendations to management to maximize execution efficiency and speed.
Ensure and optimize the budget tracking of the bank's project portfolio.
Initiate changes to current methods for continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain effective methodology, processes and tools for portfolio management by sharing best practices and knowledge within the organization.
Set up management KPIs to measure the progress of the bank's portfolio.
Produce tactical and strategic dashboards demonstrating the state of the portfolio
Deploy and maintain rigorous governance that promotes the cross-cutting prioritization of initiatives
Analyze and recommend sequencing optimizations for initiatives in the context of cross-project/sector/domain constraints
Contribute to the optimization of the project delivery framework (Agility at scale)
Your team
The IT and Operations sector is made up of more than 5500 experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.
Within the sector encompassing the evolution of practices, the evolution cycle and the cross-functional portfolio, you report to the Senior Director of Portfolio and Cross-Functional Delivery, Execution, Transformation and GDMO (Dynamic Workforce Management). Our team stands out for its desire to evolve processes in order to generate efficiency.
We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to enhance your quality of life. This is reflected in a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your craft and develop new areas of expertise.
Basic requirements
Completed bachelor's degree, related to the industry, and ten years of relevant experience or completed Master's degree, related to the industry, and eight years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in technology project portfolio management
Experience in team management
Experience managing internal and external partners and suppliers
Experience in business process improvement
Proficiency in Agile delivery methods and effective ambiguity management
Knowledge of the banking sector, an asset
Knowledge of Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) an asset
Ability to simplify issues, risks and business objectives
Ability to understand the business realities of the sectors involved
Good communication and ability to synthesize at all levels of the organization (from team members to executives)

Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us



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