Project Portfolio Consultant

Company: CGL
Department: Enterprise Transformation Office
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.  That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.  The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

The Project Portfolio Consultant enables enterprise-wide project portfolio governance and oversight by ensuring project stakeholders adhere to the Project Management Policy and providing critical performance management information. This role is actively involved in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of portfolio management processes, tools, reporting and training. The Project Portfolio Consultant is a champion of changes and new processes, procedures, and templates, promoting the Project Management Delivery framework and practice across the Project Management community, from initiation to closure. This role collaborates closely with Project Management Delivery (PMD ES) and Finance Decision Support partners to enable oversight and increase delivery confidence.

• Facilitate monthly and annual project portfolio management and reporting processes; Prepare and effectively structure meeting agendas and materials for Portfolio Management Committees meetings to provide meaningful and comprehensive insights, recommendations, drive discussion, and obtain prioritization, approval and change request decisions.
• Analyze project information in portfolio management tool and artifacts, including business cases, costs and benefits, status reports, risks and issues, resource plans, gating requests, and change requests; Identify and follow-up on gaps or misaligned information, ensuring accurate information is presented for projects.
• Collaborate with business areas to understand goals and priorities, providing proactive support, guidance, and recommendations.
• Contribute to maturation of portfolio management toolset by identifying opportunities and bug fixes, and collaborating with team to support the design, development and rollout of toolset items.
• Provide expertise, consultation, and support to the Project Management community on Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) governance, delivery framework, tools and templates.
• Design, develop and deliver training and communications to the Project Management community using a variety of tool mediums.
• Champion change and assist management in communication of changes to ensure understanding of and adherence across the Project Management community, deliver partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support the continued evolution of EPMO by participating as an EPMO subject matter expert in stakeholder meetings and performing other tasks, as required.

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

• 3-5 years of experience with oversight of project portfolios and project management.
• Post Secondary education in Business, Finance or related discipline.  
• PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent would be an asset.
• Knowledge and expertise in project management, portfolio management, and change management.
•  Experience working in a PMO environment and understanding of project and/or portfolio management is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with PPM Pro would be an asset.
• Critical thinker; planning skills; and ability to execute with accountability.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, MS Project.

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.