Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario or 67 College Street, Toronto, Ontario. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job posting ID: 9382

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2027-01-25

Salary/Rate of pay: $132,300 - $155,600

Application deadline: 2026-11-13

- This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

- Your up-to-date resume.

- Job specific cover letter.

- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the Role

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular Full-Time Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization to join our Enterprise Portfolio, Program and Project Management Office (ePMO) team in our Ottawa or Toronto office.

The ePMO team delivers programs and services that advance valuable organizational initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and on budget. Our focus is on maximizing business outcomes for Canadian Blood Services and the people in Canada we serve.

As the Associate Director, Portfolio Governance and Value Realization, you will lead value realization and benefits tracking activities aligned with corporate strategy, corporate funding cycles, and the delivery of high-visibility projects and programs across the organization.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Program Enablement & Project Management Office, you will lead ePMO-led value realization activities across enterprise programs and provide guidance to support value-informed decision-making. You will contribute to enterprise portfolio management and reporting for all corporate priority projects, including ePMO projects; escalate issues requiring executive attention; and provide leadership to enterprise projects coordinated through process management. You will also ensure compliance with corporate portfolio reporting requirements and support the execution of select projects within the portfolio by fostering collaboration and integration across divisions. In addition, you will provide a challenge function across other ePMO activities, including reporting, automation and artificial intelligence (AI), data and analytics, and alignment with corporate strategy.

Formula for success

- Leveraging your skills in ePMO operations, you will oversee value realization driven through programs, providing leadership, coordination, and management of enterprise PMO processes and functions.

- Applying your expertise in value realization leadership, you will oversee the development of proposals and business cases, as required, to help articulate anticipated benefits and the value proposition.

- Demonstrating your skills in influencing and negotiating, you will motivate and coach staff for high performance, act with transparency, and promote a problem-solving mindset and collaborative culture.

- Utilizing your experience in benefits management and performance measurement, you will ensure all centrally delivered projects and programs have defined benefits, measured using key performance indicators, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective manner, and incorporate effective change and risk management controls.

- Drawing on your skills in project interdependency management and prioritization, you will identify, manage, and address interdependencies between projects and prioritization to drive the greatest value.

- Demonstrating your ability to lead with empathy and emotional intelligence, you will apply the advanced soft skills required to lead and motivate others to achieve deliverables, particularly when priorities and expectations may be in conflict.

- Contributing your expertise in strategic initiatives and project leadership, you will take a lead role in developing and maintaining various initiatives and participate in special projects and corporate initiatives as assigned by the Director.

- Applying your skills in performance improvement and governance, you will identify opportunities to improve performance and apply fit-for-purpose processes that balance governance and empowerment.

- Fostering your strengths in people leadership and talent development, you will create a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive team environment by setting clear expectations, developing talent, supporting career growth and succession planning, and promoting continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development.

- Applying your analytical and problem-solving skills, you will use your seasoned experience and knowledge to analyze highly complex problems, interpret business needs, and develop integrated, innovative solutions. This will often require deeper investigation of conflicting information and novel thinking to establish solutions.

Desired education and skills

- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Science, Public Administration, Health Administration, or a related discipline. A master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MSc, or equivalent) is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing multiple projects and programs involving large teams, significant budgets, and multiple stakeholders, including at the executive level.

- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, including managing, coaching, and developing project managers, employees, and contracted resources.

- Proven ability to manage a significant project portfolio within a large organization, with a focus on value realization and measurable business outcomes.

- Demonstrated success in establishing and maturing value-driven portfolios and programs that support organizational transformation and strategic objectives.

- Expertise in process transformation and service delivery, including the ability to develop recommendations and present outcomes to executive leadership.

- Strong analytical and technical capabilities, with the ability to leverage portfolio reporting, data analytics, performance metrics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve decision-making, reporting, and operational efficiency.

- Knowledge of corporate planning, budgeting, and financial management processes that support effective portfolio management and prioritization.

- Familiarity with introducing new products or processes within a regulated environment is considered an asset.

- Knowledge of managing and implementing process changes within a unionized workforce environment is considered an asset.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain project and portfolio documentation, reports, business cases, and executive-level presentations.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working within Agile teams is considered an asset.

- Proficiency with relevant project and portfolio management tools, including Microsoft Project Professional and Microsoft Project Online (MSPO), is considered an asset.

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including collaboration, facilitation, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

- Strong financial and operational planning capabilities, with the ability to align resources, budgets, and priorities with organizational objectives.

What We Offer You

- 4 weeks’ vacation.

- Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.

- Annual performance award of up to 10%.

- Defined benefit pension plan.

- Employee discounts, wellness programs, and access to professional development resources.

What You Can Expect

- This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario or 67 College Street, Toronto, Ontario. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

- You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.

- Travel is required to attend meetings and to fulfill project commitments.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

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