Job Description

Job Posting Title
Director, Portfolio Delivery Group
Job Category
Project Management
Language Requirements
Bilingual / Bilingue
In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'eventualite ou un candidat bilingue qualifie n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifie sera considere.
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Hybrid / Hybride
Posting End Date
2025-06-01
Job Grade
L3
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'experience
Job Summary
The Director, Portfolio Delivery Group (PDG) is a pivotal role providing leadership, vision and oversight for project and program delivery at NAV CANADA. This role acts as the Leader for the Portfolio Delivery Group that has the mandate to provide strategic oversight of all project and program functions, works to secure funding, align project priorities, proactively manage risk, plan resource capacity for the organization and support the safety plan.



The PGD function provides support to Functional Executives and Senior Leaders who are responsible for the delivery projects and programs. The function drives education and development for internal stakeholders and links quality management frameworks and all existing project related processes across all other workstreams in the enterprise into the delivery of projects and programs. In addition, the role provides standardized and effective project delivery practices across the company and will be responsible for establishing the overarching governance functions, processes, tools, to ensure cross-functional input and guidance is woven into the decision-making process of how project delivery capabilities evolve at NAV CANADA as well as provide appropriate oversight and management of the portfolio of projects and programs. A critical responsibility of the role is to provide direction for NAV CANADA's Project and Program management capabilities at the national level in order to drive cross-functional awareness, adoption and adherence to the project delivery processes. The role leads a team of Subject Matter experts for the effective delivery of initiatives and will be required to perform any other appropriate duties as assigned.

What NAV CANADA offers you:Challenging, team-oriented work environment Competitive compensation and benefits Defined benefit pension plan Opportunities for growth and development Flexible work arrangements Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:Responsible for creating the planning framework to translate the company's strategic and tactical plans into a portfolio of well-defined and coordinated programs and projects. Responsible for defining the processes and reporting to ensure projects and programs adhere to the company's financial planning timelines and adhere to the delegation of financial authorities (DFA). Conducts risk management including effective risk prioritization and mitigation at the portfolio level. Responsible for staying abreast of evolving business needs and industry trends and ensuring that applicable project/program delivery best practices are introduced into NAV CANADA. Responsible for establishing policies and governance structures, including project methodologies, processes and tools, to guide the execution of all Programs and Projects. Responsible for developing and fostering project management capabilities within the organization. Supports project/program sponsors who are responsible for the scope, schedule and benefits of the initiatives by providing competent and trained program and project managers and forward managing the overall risks and schedules of the portfolio of initiatives. Responsible for reporting to business unit executive and senior leaders on the performance of the portfolio of projects and programs and keeps management informed of work progress and all related issues and concerns. Facilitates the Portfolio Review Committee comprised of executives and senior leaders involved in the delivery and support of the company's portfolio of projects and programs across NAV Canada. Delivers insightful presentations, provides leadership and vision to continually evolve delivery management processes, standards and ways of working. In cooperation with Finance and Delivery Sponsors from functional business units, accountable for the definition, management and evolution of planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to effectively manage a portfolio of nearly 250 initiatives. Responsible for defining and facilitating the annual budgeting process for the CAPEX program ensuring enterprise alignment on priorities, Work across business units to establish a prioritized pipeline of projects based on business value and works across the organization to establish alignment of a committed delivery schedule, scope and budget. Provide leadership and oversight of the Portfolio Delivery Group and is responsible for establishing and evolving the organizational structure, roles and responsibilities and performance criteria of the PDG team to best deliver on business priorities. Responsible for creating an engaging working environment and fosters a high-performance culture by providing timely and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality results.

What you bring:Undergraduate degree in a technology related discipline or equivalent work experience. PMP preferred. Master's degree preferred. Minimum 10 years experience in project delivery, demonstrating proficiency in the planning, delivery and closure of large enterprise projects. Minimum of 5 years managing a team of managers Proven experience in project and program management practices along with experience in the delivery of varying levels of projects and programs Proven experience with portfolio management practices Proven experience in influencing business leaders towards cultural change, and business process alignment and improvement Demonstrable experience in the ability to build respect, trust and influence across NAV CANADA Experience building and leading large, multi-disciplinary teams Knowledge of a range of delivery management frameworks, including waterfall, agile, and hybrid agile. Detailed and through understanding/mastery of project and program management practices. Knowledge of industry best practices and methodologies of processes and techniques to planning, delivering and managing project and programs. Knowledge of Financial Management procedures and techniques to manage their budget and plan and finance initiatives. Knowledge of Change and Risk Management Practices

How others describe you:Depth of skills across a breadth of technology and operational disciplines, processes, practices and procedures. Ability to communicate with various groups on matters and deliver presentations to a large audience and to senior management. Strong influencing skills Ability to build relationships with clients and influence and negotiate with groups both internally and externally. Ability to manage people and handle multiple tasks with conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work across geographic and functional boundaries and solve problems within a distributed team. Ability to develop guidelines, policies and procedures along with appropriate governance to ensure adherence to controls. Ability to lead change and innovation across the organization. Ability to make insightful, timely decisions to difficult and complex situations. Ability to manage conflict and negotiate successful resolutions. Ability to translate unstructured business needs and priorities into structured initiatives that demonstrate tangible value to the business. Ability to coach and mentor direct reports and other employees within the organization Ability to elevate the level of performance and quality of team results Ability to maintain the morale and effectiveness of a productive team.

Working Conditions:Standard office environment. There is exposure to tight deadlines, conflicting demands, and changing priorities. This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office and is a hybrid position with a minimum - 1 day per week on site. However, effective this Fall (2025) there is a requirement of the employee to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

IMPORTANT:
Please submit a letter along with your resume addressing the following:What is your motivation to apply for the Director, Portfolio Delivery Group? What is your vision for the role and for Portfolio Delivery Group within the Organization? What skills do you bring to the position that will make you successful?

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.*