Senior Advisor in Cross-Functional Portfolio Management

Attendance

Hybrid

Job Number

22536

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

19-Sep-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Information technology

A career as a Senior Advisor in Cross-Functional Portfolio Management at National Bank means acting as an orchestrator to prioritize our large-scale technology projects and bring value. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your leadership, outstanding organization and experience in project portfolio management in an "Agile/Safe" context.

Your Job

Collaborate with portfolio management teams, business line representatives, IT and Operations teams as well as finance teams to prioritize initiatives and projects
Ensure the quality of data related to portfolio management and capacity management for all business lines and cross-functional IT platforms
Provide advanced analytics of bank-wide portfolio data and provide recommendations to guide and support decision-making, considering delivery capacity, trends, interdependencies, and impacts on the annual strategic plan
Define and improve advanced indicators (KPIs) and the inherent tools in order to deepen these analyses
Prepare presentation materials for executives, including team capacity tracking dashboards and recommendations based on detailed analysis and initiative prioritization
Participate in the annual budgeting process and support business lines in identifying and prioritizing sectoral initiatives
Document and evolve portfolio management processes and tools
Participate in the Project Delivery Practice by sharing experience and good market practices in order to improve the quality and rigor in the execution of projects
Facilitate the evolution of the portfolio towards agile processes by collaborating with teams and adapting portfolio management practices to agile principles, and ensuring a smooth transition to more flexible and iterative working methods
Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, facilitating the understanding of priorities, expectations and the impacts of decisions on cross-functional projects
Identify and assess risks associated with cross-functional initiatives and recommend mitigation measures
Provide guidance and support for the development of portfolio management team skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Recommend and implement technology tools and charts to monitor and improve portfolio management and analytical capabilities

Your Team

The IT and Operations sector is made up of more than 5500 experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

Within the sector encompassing the evolution of practices, the evolution cycle and the cross-functional portfolio, you will report to the Senior Director of IT Project Portfolio. Our team stands out for its desire to evolve processes to generate efficiency.

We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This is reflected in a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your craft and develop new areas of expertise.

Your Profile

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree completed related to the industry with approximately 7 years of relevant experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in project portfolio management
Strong ability to analyze project portfolio data in depth
Ability to develop executive dashboards
Communication and advisory skills at different levels of the organization
Recognized as a rigorous person who likes to take initiative
Knowledge of Excel, Jira, and PowerBI tools (an asset)
Knowledge of the banking environment and related technologies (an asset)

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Active collaboration Communication Decision Making Diversity & Inclusion Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Influence others Key Performance Indicators Mobilization Problem Solving Project Portfolio Management Resiliency Strategy Execution

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first:

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.  Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We want to offer an accessible, barrier-free workplace to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?