Project Portfolio Director (PPD)

Company: T-Net British Columbia
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Project Management Office, Maximus Canada Worker Category: Regular, Full-time Location: Victoria, BC In & Out of Service Company Profile Maximus Canada is an industry leader in the provisioning of products and services to support the delivery of government services in North America and internationally. With operations across Canada and around the globe, Maximus provides innovative, practical and meaningful solutions to help government programs and services function more effectively and efficiently. We are constantly assessing new technology, processes and methods of delivering services to the citizens of Canada. With our expertise in program information management, claims processing, contact centre services, document processing and information technology, we are positioned for significant growth. Maximus Canada offers competitive market-based salaries, comprehensive employer-paid benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan or a Group RSP with employer-matching contributions, for eligible employees. Our people also get some great perks too, such as employee appreciation events throughout the year, along with a supportive results-oriented work environment. Join us here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia to experience the best of the West Coast lifestyle. You will work in an environment that will challenge you and reward your achievements. Your downtime can be spent exploring all the West Coast has to offer - scenic beauty, culinary experiences, cultural events and outdoor activities. We have it all! Located in the heart of downtown, our location offers easy access to every amenity. Maximus Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Core Values At Maximus Canada, we believe that our culture strengthens our commitment to Helping Government Serve the People. We foster a culture that respects and values individual contributions and differences. At Maximus Canada we believe in the following four core values: Customer Focus Our customers' business needs inform everything we do. We start by developing relationships built on trust and respect. We listen, and incorporate their diverse experience into our services and solutions, and we show our understanding with clear communication. Disciplined Approach With decades of experience delivering government programs, we balance tried and tested processes with a desire for continuous improvement. We take the time to plan and benchmark our performance - it's the path to success. Results and Delivery Great results depend on setting high, measurable standards of excellence and achieving the numbers. We challenge each other and hold one another accountable to our commitments. A Great Place to Work Maximus Canada promotes a challenging work environment, empowering our employees to get the job done. If you want to work in an environment that recognizes and rewards accomplishments while caring about each other and the communities we serve, this could be the place for you. Department Overview The MAXIMUS Canada Project Management Office (PMO) is a strategic enabling body setup to assist projects within portfolios with the successfully execution and delivery of intended business value. The PMO consists of a team of Project Director and Project Manager Professionals responsible for managing projects from the exploration/pipeline phase through to project stabilization and transition to ongoing operations. The PMO works closely with other key project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to meet their intended business needs while utilizing best practices, solid project management principles and appropriate standards. Role Summary The Project Portfolio Director (PPD) is responsible for oversight on an overall portfolio of projects ensuring alignment to MAXIMUS Canadas business strategies and priorities. The PPD will assist with planning, design, development, implementation as well as enterprise-wide forecasting and resource capacity for their portfolio of projects. In addition, the PPD will ensure projects within their portfolio are effectively estimated, well-planned and utilize project management best practices, principles and standards to deliver quality solutions as scoped, within budget and on time. Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning, design, development, and implementation of a portfolio of projects ensuring appropriate resources and technical solutions are processes, principles, standards, and best practices are utilized;
• Coaching/mentoring and building a team comprised of employee project managers to support ongoing project demand;
• Overseeing a set of project manager contactors to support the areas of the business which fluctuate in demand;
• Providing project management oversight/support to project, program, and other portfolio level managers and directors;
• Assisting in the prioritization of projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives;
• Planning, managing and providing staffing and resource profiles for the various projects within the portfolio. This includes understanding the skills and capacities;
• Assisting the project and program managers in the planning of the project timelines, milestones, phases;
• Ensuring the projects within the portfolio adhere to the PLC gates;
• Managing and reporting on the various project portfolio budget (forecast and actuals);
• Training and coaching project managers and teams;
• Monitoring and evaluating the project deliverables and project progress;
• Acting as an escalation point for the Project / Program Managers and Directors across the various projects ensuring project issues and risks are escalated further in a timely manner;
• Supporting the program managers, to manage risks, issues, and dependencies and associated resolutions;
• Determining resource allocation, deliverable timelines, and possible issues; and
• Translating/preparing project portfolio status and associated dashboards. Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree;
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; and
  • 10+ years portfolio and project management experience; Or 15+ years portfolio, SDLC program and project management experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Organization Skills - Extremely organized, capable of overseeing multiple projects with competing priorities;
    • Analytical Skills- Must be comfortable thinking both strategically and tactically working with teams, interpret data and results through critical thinking;
    • Communication Skills - Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate/collaborate at all levels; including team members, senior management;
    • Management Skills: 10+ years' experience managing, motivating and mentoring a team of project managers across multiple business areas and projects; strong preference for experience managing large scale government and/or human-service related projects;
    • Project Management: 15+ years' experience managing large-scale, complex implementations project including both technology and operational aspects; Preference is for experience managing large-scale government projects; and
    • Methodology: Experience implementing projects involving various methodologies including traditional waterfall, agile and hybrid. Core Competencies Results and Delivery
      • Defines appropriate goals
      • Works toward achieving goals
      • Articulates vision and steps for achievement Leadership
        • Provides strong leadership
        • Sets a good example
        • Skilled decision-maker, motivator, encourager
        • Acts with integrity and respect, in an open and direct manner
        • Manages performance fairly and firmly
        • Recognizes and rewards accomplishments
        • Encourages our diverse workforce to develop and fully utilize their skills
        • Promotes a challenging work environment, empowering our employees to get the job done Ethics
          • Accountable
          • Creative
          • Offers new ideas
          • Risk-taker
          • Amenable to change Customer Focus
            • Understands the balance between our capabilities, the customer's expectations, and the parameters in which we operate.
            • Uses open, honest communication to develop relationships built on trust and mutual respect
            • Seeks to incorporate the experience of our diverse customers
            • Builds relationships through personal credibility, as opposed to formal authority Strategic Thought
              • Works to establish and articulate vision
              • Shows creativity when defining solutions Application Information We will be accepting applications until 9:00 pm (PST) on Monday February 1, 2021. Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Post your resume on T-Net and let employers come to you.
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