Portfolio and Project Manager

The client is seeking a senior program manager capable of leading a major digital transformation program encompassing several interdependent IT and business projects, not a single project manager.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a strategic advisor to executive bodies, not just as an implementer reporting to a project committee. The terms "integrated governance," "strategic decision-making," and "prioritization of initiatives" indicate a portfolio management role, not direct operational delivery.

The requirement of two management coaching mandates involving the implementation of tools indicates that the candidate must have a track record of transferring management skills, not just implementation skills.

The Level 2 security clearance and the clause prohibiting participation in calls for tenders related to the Nova Program indicate a sensitive government context with exclusive mandates.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure integrated program governance and coherence between several interdependent initiatives
  


• Support strategic arbitration and decision-making at the executive level
  


• Coordinate several initiatives and multidisciplinary teams (IT and business) in parallel
  


• Lead the prioritization and management of interdependencies between projects
  
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree in IT or equivalent | Required | All requirements met
  


• 20 years of relevant IT experience | Required | All requirements met
  


• 10+ years as a project, program, or portfolio manager, or management consultant in a project office | Required | All requirements met
  


• Project, program, or portfolio manager on at least 4 large-scale projects in an organization comparable to the client or a similar technological environment | Required | All requirements met
  


• Lead manager of more than 2 projects exceeding $10 million | Required | All requirements met
  


• 2 mandates supporting managers during the implementation of management processes, including the development of organizational adoption tools | Required | All prerequisites
  


• Experience as a strategic advisor to executive bodies | Required experience | All prerequisites
  


• Management of governance, prioritization, and interdependencies between multiple initiatives | Required experience | All prerequisites
  


• Mastery of management disciplines: scope, timelines, budgets, risks, governance | Required experience | All prerequisites
  


• Experience in a multi-site and multidisciplinary environment, including prioritization and arbitration in a context of limited capacity | Required experience | All prerequisites
  


• Experience leading and mobilizing multidisciplinary teams (IT and business) | Required experience | All prerequisites
  


• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (MS Project or equivalent) | Required experience | All prerequisites
  

DESIRED

• Knowledge of modern delivery practices and contemporary project management tools | List of examples | Sufficient majority
  
  

• Management of a tender process for the acquisition of a software package or turnkey solution | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
  


• Expertise in organizational change management | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
  


• Experience in digital transformation or emerging technologies (e.g., AI) | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
  


• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
  


• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
  

WHAT WE DON'T WANT

• A single project manager profile without experience managing a portfolio or multi-initiative program.
  


• A purely technical profile without exposure to executive bodies or strategic governance.
  


• Less than 20 years of IT experience or less than 10 years as a project, program, or portfolio manager.
  


• No experience managing projects exceeding $10 million.
  


• No experience in coaching managers or implementing management processes.
  


• Candidate not willing to obtain a Level 2 security clearance or comply with the limited teleworking requirement in Quebec.