Portfolio Analyst (Contract)

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Information Technology (IT)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC the Portfolio Analyst reporting to the Director of the Office of the Chief Information and Technology Officer (OCITO) within the Products & Technology organization, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and orchestrating the flow of work across multiple concurrent, complex, and high-impact technology projects.

The Portfolio Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams in Products & Technology and our lines of services to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with project governance leading practices, to provide transparency to the progress and health of the portfolio of projects, and to provide insights to our lines of services on the performance of their technology projects and assets.

The Portfolio Analyst will be a key driver in shaping our technology projects and ensuring their successful execution. The role extends beyond individual projects to encompass the strategic oversight of the entire portfolio of projects for one or more lines of service.

The Portfolio Analyst will also play a key role in designing, optimizing and rolling out project, portfolio and resource management practices.

The Opportunity 

As a Portfolio Analyst at the Senior Associate level, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:   

• Monitor the delivery of technology projects to ensure successful execution, including ensuring clarity in scope, financial investments and resource allocation 

• Continuously assess the portfolio’s health and balance risk, return and financial investment to advise on project prioritization, investment and resource allocation 

• Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks. Escalate critical issues promptly to senior leadership 

• Prepare concise and impactful reports for business and P&T leadership on the portfolio of technology projects and assets, including portfolio financials, risks, and performance. Communicate portfolio health, progress, and challenges effectively to enable informed decision-making 

• Support the project governance process, ensuring adherence to leading practices, compliance requirements and standards. Champion transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making 

• Collaborate with Team Leads and Resource Manager to ensure optimal resource allocation across initiatives. Anticipate needs and address bottlenecks 

• Bridge gaps between different functions and teams. Foster collaboration to drive successful delivery of projects 

• Cultivate strong relationships with senior stakeholders in our lines of services and P&T 

• Identify, suggest and support the implementation of enhancements project, portfolio and resource management processes 

• Identify areas for improvement through process simplification, automation, and use of offshore resources 

What You’ll Bring 

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:  

• Experience in technology project or portfolio management 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business or technology-related discipline 

• Proven experience in technology projects 

• Experience with process optimization is preferred 

• Experience working in professional services organizations such as consulting or audit firms is preferred 

• Proficient with Google and Microsoft suites 

• Superior time management and organizational skills 

• Ability to manage and negotiate competing priorities 

• Adept at managing complex, interrelated projects and driving cross-functional efforts 

• Strategic thinker able to align initiatives with organizational goals ​

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer 

• This is a 12-month full-time contract opportunity 

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member. 

The salary range for this position is $69,600 - $116,100. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package. 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 
 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Competitive Analysis, Creativity, Customer Needs Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Satisfaction, Digitization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Marketing Management, Market Research, Market Trends, Operationalization, Optimism {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).

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