Remote Portfolio Manager - CANADA
The Portfolio Manager plays a key role in driving strategy execution within IT by aligning investments, programs, and initiatives to business objectives. Reporting into Enterprise Technology Resources (ETP) and operating within the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) model, this role is responsible for managing the flow of value across portfolios, ensuring transparency, effective governance, and alignment of technology delivery with enterprise strategy. The Portfolio Manager partners closely with business and IT leaders, Release Train Engineers, Product Management & Ownership, and Agile teams to enable informed decision-making and maximize return on investment. Key Responsibilities: • Partner with IT and business leadership to define, prioritize, and manage the portfolio of capabilities in alignment with enterprise strategy. • Partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Management, and Business Owners to ensure Agile Release Trains are aligned to portfolio priorities and delivering incremental value against strategic objectives. • Facilitate Lean Portfolio Management practices as defined by SAFe, including portfolio strategy, investment funding, and governance. • Facilitate visibility and coordination across Agile Release Trains (ARTs), managing dependencies, risks, and resource alignment to optimize delivery flow. • Maintain and continuously improve portfolio-level Kanban systems, metrics, and reporting for visibility and transparency. • Support PI (Program Increment) planning activities by ensuring portfolio priorities, roadmaps, and funding guardrails are clearly communicated to ARTs. • Collaborate with Epic Owners and Business Owners to define business cases, evaluate value streams, and ensure proper prioritization of epics. • Provide guidance and coaching on portfolio practices to stakeholders, leaders, and teams across IT. • Collaborate with Finance and Business Owners to ensure lean budgeting and funding align to ART capacity and evolving portfolio needs. • Ensure portfolio reporting highlights progress, risks, dependencies, and impacts to leadership and executive stakeholders. • Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes, governance, and delivery flow. • In partnership with RTEs, coach leaders and stakeholders on portfolio practices, reinforcing alignment between strategy and ART execution. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Required Skills & Experience • 7+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, program management, or related roles. • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAFe Lean Portfolio Management practices. • Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic alignment. • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and benefits realization. • Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills; ability to convey complex information clearly. • SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, SAFe Agilist) strongly preferred. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. Apply tot his job