Directeur(trice) TI, PMO – Gestion de portefeuille et de projets

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Directeur(trice) TI, PMO – Gestion de portefeuille et de projets based in Canada.

This senior leadership role is responsible for driving the end-to-end management of the IT project portfolio, ensuring that all initiatives are strategically aligned, properly prioritized, and delivered with consistency and measurable value. You will oversee enterprise-wide demand intake, portfolio planning, and execution governance across a complex, global environment. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of project and portfolio managers, while also strengthening delivery maturity across the organization. You will play a key part in improving visibility, financial discipline, and execution predictability across all IT initiatives. Acting as a central coordination point between business and technology leaders, you will influence priorities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. This is a high-impact role that shapes how technology investments are planned, executed, and translated into business value.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the IT PMO portfolio strategy, ensuring strong governance, execution excellence, and alignment with business priorities across all initiatives.

• Lead IT demand intake, triage, and pipeline management across multiple business units to ensure consistent visibility and prioritization.
• Oversee portfolio planning cycles in collaboration with governance teams to align initiatives with strategy, funding, and capacity.
• Manage end-to-end portfolio health, including reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and decision points for executive stakeholders.
• Supervise project delivery oversight to improve predictability, manage risks, and ensure alignment with commitments.
• Identify and resolve cross-project dependencies, resource constraints, and execution bottlenecks.
• Lead financial oversight of the portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and value realization tracking.
• Act as a key liaison between IT leadership, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO practices, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of portfolio and project managers, fostering accountability and delivery excellence.

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Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in IT portfolio leadership and strong capabilities in large-scale program delivery within complex environments.

• 10+ years of experience in IT project management, portfolio management, or PMO leadership roles at enterprise scale.
• Experience in global manufacturing or CPG environments with complex operational structures.
• Proven track record managing large, cross-functional, and strategically critical project portfolios.
• Strong background in end-to-end IT project delivery using structured methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams of project and portfolio managers.
• Strong financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and investment decision support.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills with strong influencing ability.
• Ability to operate in structured enterprise environments with complex governance and lifecycle processes.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English required for Quebec-based stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP as a core ERP system is considered an asset.

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Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $148,875 – $195,400 CAD annually
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage for employees and families
• Employer-matched pension plan
• Telemedicine services and employee assistance programs
• Stock purchase plan with employer contribution
• RRSP and TFSA savings options
• Paid time off including sick days, personal days, and volunteer leave
• Parental leave top-up program and generous parental support
• Flexible work arrangements through a hybrid work model (schedule and location flexibility depending on role needs)
• Employee training, learning, and development programs
• Corporate discounts on company products
• Employee and family engagement activities