Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario or 67 College Street, Toronto, Ontario. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. Regular full-time Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular Full-Time Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization Enterprise Portfolio, Program and Project Management Office (ePMO) team in our Ottawa or Toronto office. Our focus is on maximizing business outcomes for Canadian Blood Services and the people in Canada we serve. As the Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization, you will lead value realization and benefits tracking activities aligned with corporate strategy, corporate funding cycles, and the delivery of high-visibility projects and programs across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Program Enablement & Project Management Office, you will lead ePMO-led value realization activities across enterprise programs and provide guidance to support value-informed decision-making. You will contribute to enterprise portfolio management and reporting for all corporate priority projects, including ePMO projects; and provide leadership to enterprise projects coordinated through process management. You will also ensure compliance with corporate portfolio reporting requirements and support the execution of select projects within the portfolio by fostering collaboration and integration across divisions. In addition, you will provide a challenge function across other ePMO activities, including reporting, automation and artificial intelligence (AI), data and analytics,



and alignment with corporate strategy. Leveraging your skills in ePMO operations, you will oversee value realization driven through programs, providing leadership, coordination, and management of enterprise PMO processes and functions. Applying your expertise in value realization leadership, you will oversee the development of proposals and business cases, as required, to help articulate anticipated benefits and the value proposition. Demonstrating your skills in influencing and negotiating, you will motivate and coach staff for high performance, act with transparency, and promote a problem-solving mindset and collaborative culture. Utilizing your experience in benefits management and performance measurement, you will ensure all centrally delivered projects and programs have defined benefits, measured using key performance indicators, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective manner, and incorporate effective change and risk management controls. Drawing on your skills in project interdependency management and prioritization, you will identify, manage, and address interdependencies between projects and prioritization to drive the greatest value. Demonstrating your ability to lead with empathy and emotional intelligence, you will apply the advanced soft skills required to lead and motivate others to achieve deliverables, particularly when priorities and expectations may be in conflict.



Contributing your expertise in strategic initiatives and project leadership, you will take a lead role in developing and maintaining various initiatives and participate in special projects and corporate initiatives as assigned by the Director. Applying your skills in performance improvement and governance, you will identify opportunities to improve performance and apply fit-for-purpose processes that balance governance and empowerment. Fostering your strengths in people leadership and talent development, you will create a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive team environment by setting clear expectations, developing talent, supporting growth opportunities and succession planning, and promoting continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Science, Public Administration, Health Administration, or a related discipline. A master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MSc, or equivalent) is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing multiple projects and programs involving large teams, significant budgets, and multiple stakeholders, including at the executive level. Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, including managing, coaching, and developing project managers, employees, and contracted resources. Proven ability to manage a significant project portfolio within a large organization, with a focus on value realization and measurable business outcomes. Demonstrated success in establishing and maturing value-driven portfolios and programs that support organizational transformation

📌 Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization (Quebec)
🏢 Canadian Blood Services
📍 Quebec