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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Director, Portfolio Leader is responsible for developing and executing a strategic approach to markets, clients, and associated projects within the federal infrastructure sector, Defense and municipalities. This role drives innovative solutions to reliably and predictably increase market share and profitability. The incumbent will oversee a portfolio valued between 15M and 30M, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and sustainable growth. Success in this position requires close collaboration with internal teams on market development strategies, bid preparation, and project performance monitoring.
Your role:
Growth & Market Development
Maintain a highly visible presence with clients in the portfolio.
Actively contribute to market development strategies and execution plans to achieve year-over-year growth in volume and profitability.
Oversee framework and standing offer contracts, ensuring compliance and performance.
Monitor RFPs, lead Go/No-Go decisions, develop bid strategies, and direct the preparation of competitive proposals.
Validate service offerings and ensure alignment with client needs and organizational objectives.
Project Setup & Execution
Provide oversight for project delivery and ensure quality execution within the portfolio.
Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact.
Chair key internal meetings (kick-off, progress reviews, milestone tracking).
Validate change requests and contractual amendments.
Manage claims, waivers, and risk mitigation strategies.
Operational & Business Delivery
Manage the portfolio to meet regional operational and financial goals (monthly, quarterly, annually).
Maintain reasonable risk levels and ensure compliance with governance standards.
Facilitate resolution of client complaints and issues.
Participate in monthly business unit and market meetings.
Drive operational efficiency while achieving growth objectives.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-142640
Salary range
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About you:
Minimum 20 years of relevant experience, including client relationship management; public sector experience.
Relevant consulting experience in engineering or infrastructure projects. Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure projects and market development.
Proven experience with the Federal Market, including public sector projects.
Strong professional network across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines at the federal level.
Strategic vision, leadership, professionalism, integrity, and strong organizational skills.
Excellent ability to interact with clients and stakeholders; fluency in English (spoken and written). French is an asset.
Business Acumen Strong understanding of political, financial, and operational dynamics.
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering is a strong asset.
Compensation Range:
Expected compensation for this role is between $ 150,000 and $ 200,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
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