Portfolio Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in its industry currently embarking on an ambitious digital transformation across agriculture, manufacturing, and commercial capabilities. By making significant investments in digital platforms, technology transformations, and data-driven automation, they are focused on building a culture that empowers teams with intuitive systems to enhance collaboration, productivity, and decision-making.

General Role Info

We are seeking two strategic, operational Portfolio Managers to join our client's Digital Technology team in Toronto. These roles go beyond traditional PMO execution - they require hands-on, transformational leaders who can manage workforce planning, portfolio financials, and operational health while building trust and executive alignment from the ground up.

• Role 1: Portfolio Manager – Data & Analytics (Managing an annual budget of ~$20M)
• Role 2: Portfolio Manager – Infrastructure, Engineering, & Operations (Managing an annual budget of ~$100M)

Main Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy & Financials: Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals. Oversee portfolio financials, accurate forecasting, and cost management within your respective budget ($20M or $100M).
• Vendor & Contract Governance: Support third-party spend decisions, enforce vendor accountability, optimize contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Facilitate portfolio-level reporting, transparency, and governance for senior leadership and executive teams.
• Team Leadership & Delivery: Directly lead, coach, and empower a team of Project Managers and Scrum Masters to deliver high-value technology and business outcomes.
• Workforce & Change Management: Maintain strategic workforce plans to optimize skill distribution, while partnering with change management teams to drive complex, transformational initiatives.

Must Haves

• 10+ years of project/program delivery experience with a proven track record of hands-on delivery.
• 5+ years of direct people management experience.
• Proven experience managing large portfolio budgets ($20M+ for Data & Analytics OR $100M+ for Infrastructure/Engineering).
• Demonstrated expertise in Financial Planning, Workforce Planning, and Transformational Change Management.
• Strong track record in Vendor Management, contract negotiation/enforcement, and third-party spend accountability.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Digital Agriculture, or Digital Manufacturing.
• Industry certifications such as PfMP, PgMP, or PMP.
• Deep familiarity with Agile development methodologies and portfolio management tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project).

Compensation & Work Model

• Salary Range: $115,000 – $145,000 CAD base per annum (commensurate with experience)
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite in Toronto, ON)
• Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (FTE)
• Benefits: Comprehensive corporate health, vision, dental, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you're interested in taking on this zero-to-one build, and possess the must-haves listed above explicitly demonstrated on your CV - please submit your updated resume directly to andy.wettlaufer@randstaddigital.com.

This post is for existing and upcoming vacancies.