Portfolio Manager

1 month ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

8861BR

Portfolio Manager

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent position of Portfolio Manager Procurement Services in Procurement with Finance & Asset Management

HRM is committed to reflecting the community it serves & recognizing Diversity & Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values.We have an Employment Equity Policy & we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians & Other Racially Visible Persons,Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce,Indigenous/Aboriginal People,Persons with Disabilities & 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Portfolio Manager is the primary point of contact for the delivery of the full range of procurement services to HRM business units, using a pro-active approach to ensure the integrity of HRM’s purchasing process in an environment of public scrutiny & high visibility

The Portfolio Manager is accountable for the function, operation & resources of the portfolio that they lead. In collaboration with the Strategic Portfolios & Policies Consultant, will support change management & training activities to improve competence & effectiveness of all staff across Procurement. In collaboration with PP Consultant, assist in identifying & developing continuous improvement opportunities, creating plans & implementing solutions that will drive efficiency within Procurement & related functions/processes

Each procurement portfolio team is responsible for HRM procurement within policy approved by council, legislative requirements & procurement best practices. Although these frameworks provide boundaries, there is flexibility that enables the Portfolio Manager to use their experience, training & adapt those frameworks & design a specific procurement strategy to meet the desired outcomes

As an integral member of the delivery team, the Portfolio Manager participates in ensuring that outcomes contained in Procurement strategy & business plan are achieved

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Portfolio Strategy 
• Participate in the creation & implementation of a 5 & 10 year strategic sourcing & social procurement plan 
• Collaborate with Director of Procurement & Senior Procurement Team to determine & update KPIs
Portfolio Operations  
• Work with business units to support management of procurement
• Lead procurement process for portfolio
• Participate in decision making & ensure recommendation on award is consistent with procurement policy, process & good procurement practice. 
• Protect against contractual & legislative exposure to significant legal liabilities 
• Assess & take action on issues such as conflict of interest, risk, confidentiality, political sensitivity & budget availability 
• Review business unit requirements to ensure consistency in approach across the organization & corporate objectives are met
• Ensure corporate interests & restrictions are considered in procurement process such as labour agreements clauses, HR policy & other business units impact
Portfolio Leadership  
• Lead portfolio team members, which includes development, training & related HR duties
• Protects HRM reputation in business community with regards to procurement practices.
• Ensures integrity of procurement policy 
Training 
• Implement training strategy for Procurement including curriculum creation, role/ functions-based training plans & general required training for portfolio team members 
• Assist evaluation framework designed to assess post training improvements, skills & knowledge inventory & impacts through performance improvements (individual, group & department)
• Assess/implement follow-up & success metrics in place to determine effectiveness of programs delivered
Administration 
• Assist in hire, develop, evaluate, reward & retain highly qualified team of procurement & sourcing professionals
• Foster culture of innovation
• Lead customer-oriented procurement organization
• Develop/maintain plan that provides for succession/continuity in most critical operational procurement positions 

For a complete description of duties/responsibilities for this position please email jobs@halifax.ca

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
• University degree with a focus in Business, Commercial Law, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience.
• 3 years in a formal leadership role is preferred.
• Experience using automated sourcing solutions.
• Professional procurement designation from a recognized accreditation program is an asset; public procurement designation is strongly preferred.​​​​​​Public Sector experience is an asset

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge & Abilities:
• Leadership/Communication
• Transformation
• Continuous Improvement
• Program/Project Management
• Learning/Development

An equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education & experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application

Graduation from HRM’s Aspiring Leader’s Program is considered an asset,& completion of the program is equivalent to one year of leadership experience

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete employment security screening check/credit check

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