Planning and Execution Portfolio Manager - Toronto, Canada - Equifax

Equifax

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Equifax is where you can power your possible.

If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Synopsis of the role

As the Technology Planning and Execution (P&E) Portfolio Manager you work for the Head of P&E - Canada, as a key player in the P&E team.

This role requires both depth and/or breadth of expertise to govern and control a complex multi-year technology delivery portfolio.

This role will operate independently in portfolio assurance but will also provide matrix leadership to the Delivery Leaders and Project Managers.

What You'll do

Responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing the Canadian technology delivery portfolio that drives strategic and transformational business initiatives
Definition and implementation of standards for Portfolio/Programme governance and control
Portfolio planning for purposes of budgeting and leading the orchestration of business case process within Technology
Lead on ceremonies like portfolio readouts, scrum of scrums, etc. for the Canadian Technology leadership team with contribution from the delivery leaders and project managers.
Tracking/reporting on Programme controls like Statuses, KPIs, RAID, etc. which feed into the overall Portfolio reporting and controls
Perform Portfolio risk management analysis and advise/lead on remediation action internally and externally
Support escalations needed to resolve issues impacting the within Technology and wider Canadian Business and where relevant escalate to International or Global teams
Key liaison/conduit for communication to both internal and external stakeholders including International and Global teams
Establish strong working relationships with relevant International and Global stakeholders in P&E and other teams in order to achieve/ensure the success of the portfolio
Collaborate with teams like Product, Data & Analytics, Enterprise Programme Office, etc. and contribute to assurance of the wider Canadian portfolio
Strives to identify opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency in the teams through effort consolidation, resource strategies, budget reallocation, etc.

What experience you need

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in technology, business or related technical field required
10+ years technology (or transferable) experience, preferably in a financial services or technology services organization
5+ years of project/programme management in/of complex portfolios in a dynamic environment that spans across a large business unit or region
Experience in leading and/or establishing Agile PMO processes and governance framework for the departments/organizations previously worked in
Proven experience with strategic planning, project prioritization and reporting in a highlymatrixed environment
Excellent organizational skills, adaptability and experience working in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
Ability to work as independent contributor with expertise of delivering outcomes from the wider team
Excellent stakeholder management (at different levels) using verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create presentations for steering committees and executive leadership
Strong consultative, analytical and problem solving skills

What could set you apart

PMP, Agile or Scrum certification
Prior experience leading/matrix leading teams of Project or delivery managers
Prior experience working for a global consulting firm
Passion for and the ability to learn new technologies
Experience in G Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Data Analysis and dashboarding skills

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.