Provide portfolio governance oversight by reinforcing adherence to the Initiative Lifecycle Framework, including gates, checkpoints, and controls

Act as a second-line function by applying independent challenge, monitoring compliance, and supporting coordination with internal audit

Lead and support continuous improvement of governance frameworks and portfolio processes

Drive process optimization, including lifecycle processes, change requests, and financial governance practices

Optimize Planview and portfolio tooling to strengthen reporting, data quality, and decision support

Apply expertise in portfolio, program, risk, financial, and resource management to support effective delivery across initiatives

Support major program reviews, business case oversight, and change governance

Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio modeling aligned to enterprise priorities

Support leadership in governance readiness and planning for IOC and EELG cycles

Lead and contribute to executive and board-level reporting on the transformation portfolio

Govern strategic initiatives, balance the portfolio, visualize risks, and align transformation requests with EDC’s strategy

Ensure approved initiatives follow the Initiative Lifecycle Framework throughout their full lifecycle

Ensure Planview is available and functional by reviewing data quality to support Financial Management and Portfolio Performance

Create centralized reports communicating progress against EDC’s strategic objectives and initiative status

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field

Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise portfolio management, governance, or advisory roles

Proven ability to work across complex, multi-stakeholder environments





Strong understanding of portfolio and project management frameworks, including PMBOK, Lean Portfolio Management, and Agile

Experience with governance frameworks, lifecycle processes, and compliance oversight

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience with Planview or similar portfolio management tools

Exposure to financial governance, audit, or large-scale transformation programs

Relevant certifications, such as PMP, Agile, or Lean Portfolio Management

Bilingual in both official languages (English and French)

Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application; Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Must meet requisite government security screening requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in portfolio governance, financial management, and compliance oversight, with a solid focus on optimizing processes and tools like Planview to enhance reporting and decision support. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex stakeholder environments effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Portfolio Management

Governance Frameworks

Planview Optimization

Financial Governance

PMP Certification

Hard Skills

Portfolio Management

Project Management

Governance Frameworks

Financial Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Data Quality Assurance

Lifecycle Processes

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Agile Certification

Lean Portfolio Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Initiative Lifecycle Framework

PMBOK

Lean Portfolio Management

Agile

Compliance Oversight

Transformation Programs

Enterprise Priorities

Government Security Screening

Tools & Technologies

Planview

Portfolio Management Tools

📌 Senior Advisor, Enterprise Portfolio Management – Contract (Montreal)
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