Enterprise Portfolio Optimization and Benefits Lead

**ENTERPRISE PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION AND BENEFITS LEAD (TERM)** **WINNIPEG, MB** Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers **_ Great Benefits_** - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Defined-benefit pension plan. - Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life - and community.- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location. Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment and customer service. Under the general direction of the Enterprise Alignment Manager, the Portfolio Optimization and Benefits Lead will provide advisory and facilitation services though the Enterprise Portfolio Management System/Office (‘EPMO') to Senior Leadership and their teams across the enterprise to enable strategic alignment and successful delivery of the Enterprise Initiatives Portfolio (‘the Portfolio'). Working collaboratively with Strategy and Enterprise Planning and other stakeholders, the Portfolio Optimization and Benefits Lead will be responsible for driving alignment of Enterprise Initiatives to Strategy, and facilitating the planning and execution of the enterprise portfolio by supporting senior leadership and their teams through the intake, portfolio optimization, roadmap development, and benefits realization of strategic initiatives. **NOTE: This is a term opportunity for approximately 2 years.** **_ Responsibilities:_** - Establish, enhance, and maintain strategic relationships between the EPMO and Business Units up to and including the executive. Act as a key point of contact between Enterprise Initiative teams and the EPMO; onboarding and supporting Enterprise Initiative teams throughout the initiative lifecycle. - Provide guidance and support to ensure that EPMO capabilities, structures and processes are understood and adhered to, and facilitate workshops and training as required. - Partner with the business and executives to support the intake, value/business case, portfolio optimization, roadmap development, and benefits realization of the Portfolio. Ensure the need and value/benefits associated with proposed initiatives is clearly defined and supports informed prioritization and sequencing decisions. - Work collaboratively with Strategy and Enterprise Planning, Senior Leadership, and others to establish/manage the enterprise roadmap, insights, reports, portfolio optimization framework, and other relevant details to enable senior leadership in evaluating the current and future Enterprise Initiatives Portfolio ("the Portfolio"). - Act as a trusted advisor to provide consultative insights on the Portfolio; may make recommendations on the priority and sequencing of initiatives to align Manitoba Hydro strategic goals with initiative execution. - Develops insight reports and participates in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary Portfolio reviews that resolve complex strategic issues relating to the alignment of Initiatives to Strategy 2040 and the Enterprise Plan. - Champion benefits management and realization for the Portfolio: - Ensure Benefits Plan alignment between Business/Value Case and strategy. - Create and manage the Portfolio Benefits Realization Plan, and the Benefits Plan/Registers in consultation with Senior Leadership and their teams. - Support stakeholders with adoption and implementation of benefits realization processes, tools, and templates via training and documentation. - Manage business unit(s) expectations with respect to EPMO services, identifying gaps between business needs and EPMO capabilities, working with stakeholders and centers of expertise across the enterprise to continually evaluate and improve its - MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY Reference Code: CO56800060-02 methodologies, processes, templates, and tools, while creating opportunities to accelerate the maturity of enabling capabilities across the enterprise. - Work closely with other EPMO team members and partners to ensure a unified, consistent approach and process. Provide backup support for Portfolio Integration Lead. **_ Qualifications:_** - Completion of a four-year degree in Business or a related field with five years of experience or a two-year diploma with seven years of experience in a relevant discipline, including three years' experience related to portfolio and benefits management, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. - Experience working in a portfolio management role with a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes in a complex, dynamic business environmen