- Oversee portfolio governance by strengthening adherence to the initiative lifecycle framework, including key stages, control gates, and control measures.
- Act as a second-line function by conducting independent critical reviews, monitoring compliance, and facilitating coordination with the Internal Audit team.
- Lead and support the continuous improvement of portfolio governance frameworks and related processes.
- Drive the optimization of lifecycle, change request, and financial governance processes.
- Optimize Planview and portfolio management tools to improve reporting, data quality, and decision support.
- Leverage expertise in portfolio, program, risk, financial, and resource management to support the effective implementation of all initiatives.
- Participate in major program reviews, oversee business case analyses, and support change governance.
- Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio modeling aligned with the Corporation’s priorities.
- Support executives in preparing for governance activities and planning the cycles of the Initiative Oversight Committee and the Business Enablement leadership team.
- Lead the preparation of portfolio transformation reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in enterprise portfolio management, governance, or advisory roles.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent understanding of portfolio and project management frameworks (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge, Lean Portfolio Management, Agile).
- Experience with governance frameworks, lifecycle processes,



and compliance monitoring.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Planview or similar portfolio management tools.
- Experience in financial governance, audit, or large-scale transformation programs.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean Portfolio Management).
- Fluency in both of Canada’s official languages (English and French).
- Legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application (Canadian citizens and permanent residents preferred).
- Must meet government security requirements.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in portfolio governance, program management, and compliance monitoring, with a solid focus on optimizing processes and frameworks. Proficient in stakeholder management and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Enterprise Portfolio Management
- Governance Frameworks
- Planview Portfolio Management Tools
- Financial Governance
- PMP Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Portfolio Management
- Project Management Frameworks
- Compliance Monitoring
- Change Request Optimization
- Data Quality Improvement
- Business Case Analysis
- Risk Management
- Resource Management
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

- Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

- PMP
- Agile Certification
- Lean Portfolio Management Certification

Industry Keywords

- Governance
- Lifecycle Processes
- Audit
- Transformation Programs
- Initiative Oversight Committee

Tools & Technologies

- Planview
- Portfolio Management Tools

📌 Senior Advisor, Portfolio Management (Ottawa)
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