Portfolio Manager - Office of the CTO

Portfolio Manager - Office of the CTO

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Apr 27, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1705557

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The opportunity

The Portfolio Manager, Office of the CTO, acts as a strategic and operational extension of the Office, ensuring priority initiatives move forward efficiently, consistently, and with the appropriate level of rigor. The role enables the Office of the CTO to move faster without sacrificing quality, judgment, or governance.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

Drives Execution of CTO Priorities

Orchestrates the day‑to‑day delivery of CTO‑sponsored initiatives.

Translates high‑level direction into clear plans, milestones, and ownership.

Tracks progress, manages dependencies, and resolves blockers.

Acts as a Trusted Proxy

Represents the Office of the CTO in working sessions and follow‑ups.

Exercises judgment on what can be handled independently vs. escalated.

Maintains momentum and continuity across initiatives.

Ensures Quality, Consistency, and Validation

Reviews outputs (decks, guidance, communications) for clarity, consistency, and quality.

Reinforces validation and governance expectations—particularly for AI‑enabled or data‑driven work.

Balances speed with defensibility and enterprise standards.

Aligns Stakeholders and Communicates Clearly

Coordinates across business, technology, risk, and enablement teams.

Synthesizes inputs into concise, executive‑ready updates.

Keeps leadership focused on decisions and outcomes, not noise.

Anticipates Risks and Whats Next

Identifies emerging risks, overlaps, or gaps across initiatives.

Flags issues early and recommends adjustments to scope or sequencing.

Provides forward‑looking insight to support decision‑making.

Types of Initiatives

Enterprise Technology & AI Enablement

Adoption and scaling of AI and emerging technologies.

Supporting guardrails, validation expectations, and responsible use.

Strategic Technology Programs

Cross‑functional, CTO‑led initiatives tied to modernization and new capabilities.

Programs requiring tight coordination and senior‑level alignment.

Governance and Operating Models

Reinforcing standards, decision forums, and ways of working.

Supporting steering committees and executive governance bodies.

Change and Adoption Initiatives

Translating strategy into how teams work.

Coordinating communications, enablement, and feedback loops.

Executive Readiness

Preparing briefing materials, insights, and decision support.

Ensuring leaders are informed, aligned, and not surprised.

Skills and attributes for success

5-8 years of progressive experience in a corporate, consulting, or professional services environment, with demonstrated responsibility for driving complex, cross‑functional initiatives end‑to‑end.

Prior experience within a Big Four firm or large enterprise environment strongly preferred, particularly in roles supporting senior leadership or enterprise transformation programs.

Proven experience supporting or delivering transformation initiatives (e.g., technology, digital, AI, operating model, or large‑scale change programs).

Strong hands‑on experience translating executive‑level direction into structured plans, milestones, workstreams, and ownership models.

Demonstrated ability to track progress, manage dependencies, surface risks early, and sustain momentum across multiple concurrent initiatives.