Director, Transformation & Portfolio Governance and Strategy

Recrute Action • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$65 - CA$85 • Hybrid

About The Position

Strategic portfolio leadership role within the insurance industry, overseeing financial governance, cost-benefit analysis, program delivery frameworks, and enterprise reporting. Hybrid Toronto-based opportunity with executive exposure, Power BI analytics, IFRS 17 alignment, and high-impact transformation initiatives across marketing and business functions.

Requirements

• 8 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, PMO governance, or business management environments.
• Strong expertise in program delivery frameworks and methodologies.
• Proven experience developing and evaluating business cases.
• Demonstrated financial oversight experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business functions.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading operational and strategic initiatives in complex organizations.
• Background in business-focused roles rather than core IT environments.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and executive communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of IFRS 17, capitalization policies, and financial compliance standards is preferred.
• Proficiency in Power BI development and analytics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance strategic transformation priorities and represent the function in enterprise initiatives.
• Lead competitive benchmarking, process efficiency reviews, and marketing value measurement initiatives to inform strategic recommendations.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide insights to influence portfolio direction and investment decisions.
• Support annual planning cycles and develop comprehensive business cases for key programs.
• Manage program and portfolio financials, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
• Oversee cost tracking, benefits realization, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards including IFRS 17 revenue recognition, capitalization policies, and accrual management.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the portfolio and marketing organization.
• Provide regular executive-level reporting on financial performance, KPIs, and portfolio progress.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and analytical reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to deliver best-in-class reporting and actionable insights.
• Facilitate ad hoc analyses, synthesize findings, and drive alignment on next steps.

Benefits

• Salaried: $65-72 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $78-85 per hour.
• 15-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.
• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director