Director, Portfolio Management

85412
Toronto, Ontario
Permanent/Direct Hire
11 days ago

Job Title: Director, Portfolio Management

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

 

Job Title Director, Portfolio Management
Department Project Management Office & Acceleration Office
Reports to VP, PMO & AO

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(Describe, in order of importance, the major duties and responsibilities of the job under typical circumstances. Limit the list to the most important duties/ responsibilities for the purposes of recruitment, performance evaluation, etc. Indicate the approximate percentage of time spent on each; the total percentage of time should equal 100%. Any duty taking less than 5% of time should not be listed unless it is a critical aspect of the position.)
 

% of Time Duties
35% Enterprise Portfolio Oversight – Manage the enterprise investment portfolio across capital and operating expense projects. Track, analyze, and report on portfolio health, benefits, and investment alignment with strategic objectives.
25% Financial Management & Reconciliation – Partner with Finance and Accounting to reconcile portfolio financials monthly, quarterly, and annually. Monitor variances against approved budgets, ensuring transparency and accountability for capital and expense investments.
20% Executive & AO Reporting – Prepare and present monthly portfolio reviews to the Acceleration Office (AO) and senior leadership. Provide key portfolio-level reporting, including business case tracking, variance analysis, and benefits realization.
15% Company-wide Reporting & Communications – Develop and deliver portfolio reporting that can be easily understood across all levels of the company. Provide health reports, progress updates, and performance summaries that demonstrate overall portfolio value.
5% Annual Planning & Execution – Lead yearly planning activities for the enterprise portfolio, including demand intake, prioritization, resource alignment, and investment forecasting. Ensure portfolio execution aligns with strategic and financial plans.

Purpose and Accountabilities
(Why does the position exist? What is the expected result? This is the ultimate objective of the job and is what the incumbent is held accountable for accomplishing.)

The Director, Portfolio Management is responsible for overseeing the enterprise portfolio of projects and investments, ensuring financial accuracy, effective governance, and transparent reporting. Accountable for producing portfolio insights that guide executive decision-making, enable resource optimization, and communicate project progress and health across the company.

 

Scope and Impact
(Describe the level of responsibility, both operational and financial. What impact does the position have on its specific area, other departments, the company, external stakeholder, including clients, suppliers, or others? What effect or influence does the position have on controlling costs, generating revenue, managing profit, or managing the overall financial results of the company?)

This role has broad impact across the enterprise, with direct responsibility for financial accuracy of the project portfolio and transparency of investment performance. The Director influences funding decisions, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and provides insights that affect strategic planning, operational delivery, and business outcomes.

 
Skills and Competencies
(Include the number and title of direct and indirect reports.)

  • Deep expertise in portfolio management and financial oversight (capital and expense).
  • Strong understanding of investment variance analysis, reconciliation processes, and business case management.
  • Proven ability to produce executive-level reporting and clear company-wide communications.
  • Strong stakeholder management, especially with Finance, Accounting, and executive leadership.
  • Advanced analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with portfolio management tools, PPM platforms, and financial systems.

(Describe the level and types of guidance and supervision received.)

Direct Reports: Project Management lead, Portfolio Analysts, PCO (Project Coordinator), Financial Analyst .
Guidance and Supervision Received: Operates independently under strategic direction from the VP. Engages frequently with Finance, Accounting, AO, and executive leadership.
 

Contacts
(Describe the nature, purpose, importance, and frequency of contacts, including both internal and external contacts.)

  • Vice President, Portfolio & PMO
  • Acceleration Office (AO) Team
  • Finance and Accounting Leaders
  • Executive Leadership Team (VPs, SVPs, C-level)
  • Business Sponsors and Line of Business Leaders
  • Portfolio Analysts and Project Managers

Position Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Certifications

  • Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • PMP or PgMP a plus.

Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in portfolio management, program/project management, or related field.
  • Demonstrated success in enterprise portfolio oversight, financial reconciliation, and executive-level reporting.
  • Experience partnering with Finance and Accounting on budget variance, reconciliation, and investment planning.

Knowledge and Competencies

  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital and operating expense portfolios.
  • Expertise in enterprise portfolio planning, tracking, and reporting.
  • Skilled in producing clear, actionable reporting for diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to distill complex portfolio data into meaningful insights.

Career Ladder
Potential progression to Senior Director or Vice President, Project Management.
 

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$140,000 and CA$170,000

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

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