Manager, Portfolio Management - Business Enablement
at Moneris

Job Description

At Moneris, we are re-imagining commerce and shaping the future of FinTech. To do that, we empower our teams to redefine what's possible, enable them with the right tools, and support them every step of the way.

Connect. Impact. Grow. Turn your passion into purpose with a career at Moneris.

Your Moneris Career - The Opportunity

Location(s): Toronto

This position manages the project portfolio team and leading a select number of complex projects within the portfolio. The role includes all aspects of people management and project leadership; it also includes working with other leaders in the PMO and broader organization to represent your portfolio and contribute to the continuous improvement of project management at Moneris.

You will report to the Manager Portfolio Management.

Your Moneris Career - What you'll do.

• Strategic Alignment: Work with Business Sponsors to prioritize and align enterprise projects with strategic goals and corporate priorities and ensure successful completion.

• Portfolio Governance: Ensure that project management professionals are confirming projects to have clearly defined goals and measurable outcomes, and appropriate governance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Capacity Management: Plan for and manage resource allocation to minimize capacity constraints and maximize resources efficiency while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and delivery of project activities.

• Portfolio Performance Tracking: Track performance metrics of assigned portfolio, ensuring projects within portfolio deliver the defined benefit to our organization. Monitor portfolio health to ensure appropriate resource levels and skills are in place to achieve priorities. Partner with project sponsors to address constraints.

• Project Execution: Maintain overall accountability for successful execution of all projects within assigned portfolio. Directly manage complex projects.

• Relationship Management: Collaborate with sponsors with activities such as providing guidance on business cases and project charters, collaborating in road mapping exercises, and facilitating annual budgeting.

• Communication: Communicate with project partners regarding portfolio status, issues, opportunities, and other relevant topics. May update and liaise with Executive Owners.

• Team Member Development: Train and motivate a high-performing team. Foster an environment of professional growth of team members and guide them in achieving their career potential.

Your Moneris Career - What you bring.

Education and Professional Designation:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field of study

• Project Management Institute, PMP Certification an asset

Minimum Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a business project management environment, 2 years' experience in people management

• Previous experience in the payment industry considered an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in waterfall and agile project management methodologies

• Knowledge and application of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management including techniques and tools.

• Demonstrated experience in managing project financials and forecasting.

• Proficient in project management software, including Jira.

• Experience in Process Improvement and business consulting an asset.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and verbal)

• Bilingual in French is considered an asset.

Your Moneris Career - What you get.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits plans starting from Day 1

• RRSP matching & defined contribution pension plan.

• Learn & development programs and resources including unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning and an Educational Assistance Program

• A workplace and leadership committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), supported by a permanent DEI team, Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs) led by employees from equity-deserving communities and open to allies, and ongoing DEI training and development through workshops, discussions, e-learning modules, and guest speaker events.

• Holistic approach to your well-being, with an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, monthly wellness events and a supportive workplace culture

• Company-wide paid year-end closure & personal time off (including religious, personal, and volunteer days)

• Value-Based Recognition Program where you can earn points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, and much more.

• Employee Perk Program with generous discounts for over 2,400 vendors & exclusive banking offers from BMO and RBC

Your Moneris Career - Who you'll work with

Our Technology Team's goal is to connect ideas and technology to create solutions that shape the way people pay. Connection is in our DNA, and we enable our merchants, business partners, and each other with the tools we need to thrive. We're a team of over 400+ people divided into six function that oversee all technology aspects at Moneris, including software, infrastructure engineering, cyber security, data analytics, and project management.

Learn more about how Moneris is striving to be at the forefront of Fintech!

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.