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Manulife

Lead, Portfolio Management and Governance

Manulife

. Support the prioritization, governance, and delivery of initiatives within Canada Operations .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSenior💰 CA$71,475 - CA$119,125 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in portfolio management and governance, with a strong focus on prioritization, oversight, and resource management. Proficient in producing accurate portfolio-level reporting and fostering stakeholder relationships in a matrixed environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Portfolio ManagementGovernance PracticesResource ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange Management

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Hard Skills
Portfolio OversightProject ManagementProgram ManagementReportingDecision SupportResource AllocationData-Driven Decision-MakingContinuous ImprovementGovernance FrameworksInitiative Sequencing
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingInfluence SkillsProactive AnticipationConstructive ChallengePartnership Development
Tools & Technologies
Smartsheet
Industry Keywords
Canada OperationsPMOBilingualismAnnual PlanningPortfolio Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the prioritization, governance, and delivery of initiatives within Canada Operations
  • Lead, enable, and champion portfolio management and governance practices
  • Support prioritization, delivery health oversight, and decision support aligned with strategic objectives and resource allocation frameworks
  • Own portfolio-level reporting for stakeholders, including Senior Leadership
  • Partner with stakeholders to embed data-driven, evidence-based decision-making into portfolio planning, resource management, and initiative sequencing
  • Provide insights, recommendations, and trade-off assessments in governance and leadership forums
  • Uphold governance frameworks and ensure consistent application, awareness, and adherence across initiatives
  • Support the rollout of Resource Management across the Canada Operations portfolio
  • Support the annual planning process and align resources with strategic objectives
  • Improve and mature Portfolio tools and practices
  • Partner with Senior Leaders and key stakeholders across Canada Operations
  • Support the Director in evolving and maturing the Portfolio Management and Governance practice

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of experience in portfolio management and governance, including prioritization, oversight and reporting
  • 7+ years of combined experience in project, program, or portfolio management functions, including governance, prioritization, and executive decision support
  • Hands-on experience continuously improving and maturing project, program, or portfolio management tools and practices
  • Demonstrated experience producing accurate and timely portfolio-level reporting
  • Ability to connect multiple projects and stakeholder groups
  • Strong relationship and influence skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build trusted partnerships in a matrixed environment
  • Ability to proactively anticipate and act upon stakeholder needs
  • Change Management experience is an asset
  • PMO experience is an asset
  • Resource Management experience is an asset
  • Proficiency with Smartsheet is an asset
  • Bilingualism in English and French is an asset; required for successful candidates in Québec to support clients from various provinces outside Québec

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and career growth support
  • Well-being and inclusion support
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Adoption/surrogacy benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee/family assistance plans
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Pension
  • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
  • Financial education and counseling resources
  • Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Statutory leaves of absence
  • Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance