Intact Financial Corporation

Senior IT Project Portfolio Analyst

Intact Financial Corporation$94K — $115K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, business administration, finance or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in portfolio analysis or project management within IT.
  • Strong expertise in Power BI for dashboards and visualizations.
  • Proven experience presenting portfolio performance to executive leadership.
  • Familiarity with project portfolio management software like Clarity, JIRA.
  • Strong analytical skills to derive actionable insights from data.
  • Experience in financial management and budget forecasting for IT portfolios.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee IT project portfolio to ensure investments align with organizational goals.
  • Support effective project prioritization using established processes and tools.
  • Maintain a risk and opportunity register to accelerate decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with governance rules from the IT Project Management Office.
  • Track project performance against defined metrics and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide insights into portfolio delivery through reporting and presentations.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement best practices in project management.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model.
  • Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days off annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits for physical and mental wellbeing including telemedicine.
  • Employee share plan with Intact matching 50% of net shares.
  • Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.
Full Job Description
Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)


Salary range (but not limited to):
94,200 - 115,200

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):
12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Senior IT Project Portfolio Analyst to join our team.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing the performance of our IT project portfolio and overseeing financial forecasting to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and optimal investment in projects.

As a Senior Portfolio Analyst, you will work closely with the Portfolio Manager, the Project Control Officer (PCO), and other stakeholders to support project prioritization, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize value.

Your advanced analytical skills and strong command of Power BI will enable you to deliver actionable insights, optimize performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives within our IT project ecosystem.

What you'll do here:

Portfolio planning:
  • Oversee the IT project portfolio to optimize investments and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Support project prioritization through effective processes and tools to improve project and program selection.
  • Maintain a portfolio risk and opportunity register to inform and accelerate decision-making.


Governance and quality assurance:
  • Ensure compliance with governance rules and the application of processes and procedures established by the IT Project Management Office.


Performance tracking and reporting:
  • Track and assess the performance of projects and programs against defined metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provide meaningful insights into portfolio delivery through presentations, analyses, and performance indicators. Coordinate and support capacity management to enable project delivery.


Budget and cost control:
  • Perform financial analyses using actuals, forecasts, and budget data to provide valuable financial insights.


Continuous improvement:
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement best practices, standards, and methodologies for project and portfolio management.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and communication, facilitate training, and ensure clear communication across the organization with Project Control Officers (PCOs), Project Managers (PMs), Directors, and Senior Directors.


What you bring to the table:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in portfolio analysis, project management, or a similar role within IT projects.
  • Strong expertise in Power BI, including the ability to create dashboards and dynamic visualizations.
  • Proven experience presenting portfolio status and performance to executive leadership.
  • In-depth understanding of project portfolio management (PPM) software and tools, including Clarity, JIRA, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights that support decision-making.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and budget forecasting for IT portfolios.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.


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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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