Position Title: Portfolio Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 06
Requisition ID: 42940
About the role . The Portfolio Manager is responsible for guiding business and technology leaders to define and deliver a portfolio of changes that meet business objectives and maximize value delivery. The role demands active engagement in day-to-day activities and direct involvement in project planning, execution and problem-solving.
What you'll be doing. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology portfolio roadmap aligned with McCain's business objectives and long-term goals.
- Facilitate visibility and transparency of work in progress by ensuring required governance and communication forums are established and executed.
- Provide and facilitate portfolio-level reporting to executives, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure portfolio financials are well understood and accurately forecast , taking a proactive role in financial management and reporting.
- Lead a team of project managers and scrum masters to deliver technology and business outcomes, providing hands-on coaching, regular feedback, and removing barriers to progress.
- Serve as an effective escalation poin t and provide quality assurance oversight for methodology adherence and standards of deliverables.
- Support delivery leadership on third-party spend decisions , actively identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring third parties meet contractual obligations.
- Maintain workforce plans to ensure the right mix of skills is available at the right time and location, and allocate resources based on established priorities.
- Partner with change management colleagues to identify change delivery requirements and support the execution of plans, providing hands-on portfolio context and expertise as needed.
- Support Digital Technology Senior Leadership Team members on engagement, communication, and other ad hoc delivery requests, demonstrating a proactive and action-oriented approach.
What you'll need to be successful. - Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of project management experience with a proven track record of hands-on project delivery.
- Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
- Strong experience in managing technology portfolios and projects with a hands-on approach.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and IT project management.
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or PfMP are preferred.
- Proficiency in portfolio management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
About the team. Reporting to the VP, Technology Strategy and Transformation the Portfolio Manager will have 3 direct reports.
Compensation Package : $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
Job Family: Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
