Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview
The Portfolio Manager has accountability for managing a portfolio of customer projects while leading a team of 6 to 9 project managers, cordinators and project control specialists. Ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and delivering customer satisfaction through effective project oversight. This role combines program leadership, project management, and customer relationship management to drive successful contract execution and portfolio performance.
Location
This position is onsite in Peterborough, Ontario.
Your Day to Day
Support the development of departmental plans, goals and objectives for the effective execution of project management practices within the business.
Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
Provide leadership and direction for the execution of a portfolio of projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality metrics.
Ensure effective resource allocation and task prioritization across the portfolio of projects.
Facilitate the identification, communication, and mitigation of risks across the portfolio, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with internal governance, industry standards, and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Act as the key point of escalation for project challenges.
Act as the PM for a subset of Projects within the customer portfolio.
Support proposal development and review, including scope definition, estimate approval, and customer presentations.
Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and best practices.
Actively participate in resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, succession planning and performance management to ensure the availability of skilled personnel for project execution.
Prepare and present portfolio performance data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Provide strategic guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with customer and organizational objectives.
Support accounts receivable processes to ensure timely receipt of customer payments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or other suitable field from an accredited university
10 years of related industry experience
7-10 years of project management experience in a project based organization
Demonstrable understanding of project management fundamentals: scheduling, earned-value management, budget control, change management, risk management
Demonstrable understanding of contract management
Demonstrable capabilities in organizing, analyzing, and presenting large and diverse data sets
Demonstrable understanding and experience regarding client management and commitment to client relationships and mutual success
Professional mastery of English, in written and verbal forms
Experience in the nuclear energy production industry
High level of competency with Oracle Primavera P6
High level of competency with Microsoft Excel
Project Management Professional certification
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
Secure Your Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
Help Grow Our Team – Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000!).
Invest in Your Education – Up to $5,250 USD per year through our Educational Refund Plan.
Professional Development – Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
Your Wellness Matters – Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
A Welcoming Workplace – Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
Fun & Connection – Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee.
Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!
At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.
The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $116,000 and $162,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
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BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.
