Senior Portfolio Manager – PMO

Job Description

Senior Portfolio Manager – PMO & Financial Governance



Strategic portfolio leadership role within the insurance industry, overseeing financial governance, cost-benefit analysis, program delivery frameworks, and enterprise reporting. Hybrid Toronto-based opportunity with executive exposure, Power BI analytics, IFRS 17 alignment, and high-impact transformation initiatives across marketing and business functions.



What is in it for you:




• Salaried: $65-74 per hour.


• Incorporated Business Rate: $80-89 per hour.


• 16-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.


• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.


• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.


• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.


• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities:




• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance strategic transformation priorities and represent the function in enterprise initiatives.


• Lead competitive benchmarking, process efficiency reviews, and marketing value measurement initiatives to inform strategic recommendations.


• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide insights to influence portfolio direction and investment decisions.


• Support annual planning cycles and develop comprehensive business cases for key programs.


• Manage program and portfolio financials, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.


• Oversee cost tracking, benefits realization, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.


• Ensure compliance with accounting standards including IFRS 17 revenue recognition, capitalization policies, and accrual management.


• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the portfolio and marketing organization.


• Provide regular executive-level reporting on financial performance, KPIs, and portfolio progress.


• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and analytical reports to support leadership decision-making.


• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to deliver best-in-class reporting and actionable insights.


• Facilitate ad hoc analyses, synthesize findings, and drive alignment on next steps.



What you will need to succeed:




• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.


• PMP certification is considered an asset.


• 8 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, PMO governance, or business management environments.


• Strong expertise in program delivery frameworks and methodologies.


• Proven experience developing and evaluating business cases.


• Demonstrated financial oversight experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business functions.


• Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.


• Knowledge of IFRS 17, capitalization policies, and financial compliance standards is preferred.


• Experience leading operational and strategic initiatives in complex organizations.


• Proficiency in Power BI development and analytics is an asset.


• Background in business-focused roles rather than core IT environments.


• Strong analytical, presentation, and executive communication skills.



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