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Equitable

Director, Individual Portfolio Management

Waterloo, ON, Canada

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

The Opportunity:  At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

As the Director, Individual Portfolio Management, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the Individual Insurance project portfolio, ensuring priorities align with the division’s annual plan and strategic objectives. You will partner closely with senior leaders to establish, monitor, and adapt portfolio priorities that support sales, expense, and inforce retention goals, while leading a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. This highly strategic position combines portfolio governance, resource planning, program oversight, and people leadership, driving the successful delivery of key initiatives and business value across the organization.

Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

What you’ll do:

Lead the planning, management, and execution of the Individual Insurance project portfolio, ensuring alignment with divisional objectives, business strategy, and approved annual plans
Partner with senior leadership to establish, monitor, and evaluate objectives and key results (OKRs), recommending adjustments and corrective actions to support business goals
Lead the annual portfolio planning process, quarterly replanning activities, and ongoing monthly portfolio reviews to assess performance, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements
Chair the Individual Insurance Key Initiative Portfolio Steering Committee, providing regular reporting and insights on portfolio health, project delivery progress, and achievement of target business outcomes
Oversee initiative intake, prioritization, and strategic alignment, ensuring projects support business objectives and deliver intended value
Negotiate and coordinate resources across multiple business functions, including Product, Marketing, Finance, Administration, and IT, balancing portfolio priorities within budget and capacity constraints
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Own and evolve the project delivery framework and governance model, ensuring quality standards, delivery controls, and effective execution across agile, waterfall, and hybrid initiatives

What you’ll bring:

Degree in Business, Economics, or an equivalent discipline; Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and IIBA professional certification are considered assets
Minimum 10 years of insurance or financial services experience, including senior project management, program management, and portfolio management responsibilities
Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership experience managing Project Managers; leadership experience with Business Analysts is considered an asset
Strong understanding of both business and technology program delivery, including planning, execution, dependencies, and cross-functional collaboration
Proven experience leading projects and portfolios using agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies while coordinating resources across multiple work streams
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage executive leaders, facilitate strategic and financial planning discussions, and support delivery teams
Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent by managing competing priorities, resolving resource conflicts, negotiating successful outcomes, and driving organizational alignment in a finite resource environment
Strategic growth mindset with strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and demonstrated experience leveraging AI capabilities to enhance portfolio planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities

What’s in it for you:

Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities 
Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching 
Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year
Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach

We’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.

If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included. This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team. Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.

At Equitable, your resume will be reviewed by real people and all hiring decisions are made by our recruiters and hiring managers. AI tools may be used to support administrative and productivity tasks throughout the recruitment process, but we believe that evaluating experience, skills, and talent potential requires meaningful human interaction.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and trusted workplace, candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be required to complete a background screening in accordance with company policy.

Reports To: AVP, Individual Portfolio and Operational Enablement
Department: Individual Project Management
Term: Permanent Full-Time

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Responsibilities

The Director of Individual Portfolio Management leads the planning, execution, and governance of the Individual Insurance project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. This role involves managing a team of project managers and business analysts while coordinating resources across multiple departments to deliver high-value initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in insurance or financial services, including significant program and portfolio management responsibilities. A degree in Business or Economics is required, along with at least 5 years of direct people leadership experience.

Skills

Portfolio management
Program management
Project management
Strategic planning
Resource planning
Governance
Stakeholder management
Agile
Waterfall
Leadership
Financial planning
Change management
Business analysis
Risk management
Communication

Benefits

Incentive pay
Annual salary reviews
Employer-paid benefits
Pension matching
Vacation
Paid volunteer day
Career development opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Portfolio Management
Project Management
Insurance
Financial Services
PMP
IIBA
Agile
Waterfall
Governance
Strategic Planning
Resource Management
OKRs
Business Analysis
Leadership
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
AI
Change Management
Stakeholder Management

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