Project/Program Portfolio Manager (Real Estate Projects) (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid) Permanent Position Language Requirement: English, French Language Skills: English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - B - Intermediate), French (Speaking - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - B - Intermediate) At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.

Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world.

Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines. Reporting to the Value Management Delivery Office (VMDO), the Project/Program Portfolio Manager (Real Estate Projects) plays a pivotal matrix leadership role. Operating without direct hierarchical authority, you will act as the strategic and tactical orchestrator of the Corporation's real estate transformation.

Your mission is to oversee the entire investment portfolio (Capex/Opex), ensuring rigorous alignment with corporate objectives, resource optimization, and standardized risk management. As the key facilitator for the instances of the current real estate governance model, you will bridge the gap between technical teams, operations, service provider, and senior executive leadership. Demonstrates and encourages continuous improvement and value creation.

Effectively reports out to and works with other areas including Finance and Executive Governance. CBC/Radio-Canada is implementing a rigorous portfolio approach to its real estate assets to achieve critical strategic objectives.



This role offers the opportunity to be a driving force in ensuring that financed real estate projects align with the corporation's strategic goals, while maximizing the efficiency of financial resources.

You will champion transparency, resource optimization, and risk management while supporting critical executive reporting.

Strategic

Alignment (100% Target): Deploy and maintain an evaluation framework to ensure that 100% of funded real estate projects directly align with corporate priorities. Structure prioritization and trade-off files throughout the year to ensure dynamic allocation of financial and human resources during monthly and quarterly reviews.

Capacity

Management and Resource Optimization Integrated Roadmap Planning: Maintain global and centralized visibility of the short-, medium-, and long-term real estate roadmap (annual and 5-year plans).

Interdependency Management: Cross-analyze critical dependencies across different groups (Facilities Planning, Asset Management, Engineering, Leasing, Major Construction Projects) to eliminate operational conflicts.

Dashboards and Visibility: Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and visual tracking tools to provide stakeholders with real-time visibility into costs, timelines, and expected benefits.

Data Integrity: Ensure the collection, centralization, and modeling of operational and financial portfolio data to support informed, value-driven decision-making. Identify and resolve escalated tactical issues impeding project delivery, preparing files for the Governance Committee when required. Identify risk or issues that require escalation to the SteerCo for resolution.

Standardized Risk

Management and Partner Tracking Risk Management Process: Based on a risk-wise approach, drive informed risk management strategies, tracking action plans to reduce overall portfolio exposure.

Partner Performance Monitoring: Monitor the tactical and operational performance of PDS service provider,



ensuring adherence to CBC/Radio-Canada’s quality control and compliance standards. Seven (7) or more years of experience in project/program management, with at least three (3) years acting in a portfolio management or senior leadership role on complex initiatives.

Experience delivering large Real Estate projects and a strong understanding of what is involved in the maintenance of assets, modernization of workspaces, and transformation of owned/leased portfolios. Strong financial acumen and understanding of both capital and operating expenditures within a real estate portfolio. Expert ability to adapt communications and maintain alignment among diverse audiences, bridging the gap between highly technical teams, operational groups, and executive governance.

Strong proficiency in utilizing data tools to track portfolio performance metrics, turning complex, multi-location information into tailored summaries and comprehensive dashboards. Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills (internal and external) to navigate seemingly-conflicting requirements and manage expectations. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience and training.

Functional bilingualism (English/French).

Experience with Jira, Power BI, MS Project or similar tools is an asset. Some travel may be required. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.

That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website.

If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.

Full time

📌 Project/Program Portfolio Manager (Real Estate Projects) (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Montreal