Associate Manager, Project Portfolio Management (Permanent) - Vancouver Head Office - 2026.185

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Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification/Salary: Management Band 3: Position starts at $87,065 to $114,240 annually
Team: Project Portfolio Management Office
Reports to: Manager, Project Portfolio Management Office
Location: Vancouver Head Office (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office or as required)

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About the opportunity:

As the Associate Manager, Project Portfolio Management Office, you are responsible for supporting the Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Project Portfolio Management Office (PPMO). You will oversee the delivery of assigned projects and programs, supervise project and program managers, and manage demand intake, project tracking and portfolio reporting so that leadership has an accurate view of what is being delivered, how it is progressing and where risks exist.

The Associate Manager ensures that demands entering and moving through the portfolio follow the PPMO's demand management and governance processes, project management standards are applied in practice, and portfolio information is accurate and current for leadership, project sponsors, the Directors Project Group and other governance forums. You will identify, assess and manage material risks, with significant risks and issues escalated to the Manager, as appropriate.

Key responsibilities:

• Identifying project and program risks including resource, schedule, budget, scope, dependency, organizational readiness, change management, procurement, vendor, technology, and stakeholder risk and implementing approved mitigation measures
• Works with business owners and sponsors to resolve operational delivery blockers within delegated authority and escalates significant delivery, resource, financial or governance issues to the Manager with options and recommendations
• Supports directors and sponsors in defining demands, including scope, expected outcomes, dependencies and resource requirements
• Analyzes demands, gathers and prepares the information and recommendations required by the Directors Project Group to make prioritization and informed sequencing decisions
• Develops and recommends PPMO methodologies, templates and processes for the PPMO, oversees the implementation, and coaches project managers on their consistent use
• Consolidating project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests across portfolios, resolving operational matters within delegated authority, and escalating significant portfolio, resources, financial or governance matters to the Manager with clear options and recommendations

This role provides people leadership to a team through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative and positive team culture, provide regular feedback and guidance, support employee growth and engagement, and model positive, collaborative behaviours in all teams and cross-departmental interactions.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in project, program or portfolio management, including experience in a project management office or equivalent function
• Experience directly supervising or leading project managers, including responsibility for work assignment, coaching and performance management
• To reduce barriers to the application process, we welcome a combination of transferable skills, knowledge, lived experience, and comparable qualifications for consideration
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or an equivalent project management designation, is required. Candidates who are actively working toward the designation may be considered
• Experience with demand intake, prioritization and portfolio governance processes
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools and reporting, including workflow or ticketing systems
• Experience overseeing or supporting both business and information technology (IT) projects within a project portfolio management environment is an asset
• Experience with change management methodologies is an asset
• Experience in a public sector organization is an asset

We are also looking for:

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to provide staff with clear direction, guidance, coaching, and mentorship
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues between staff, service providers, and other stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, deadlines, and competing demands
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with people at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business objectives effectively
• Proficiency in IT systems and project management tools

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Travel: Occasional travel required within BC, including occasional overnight travel

Additional Info:

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check

Closing date: open until filled

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.