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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Reporting to the Vice President of the Division, the Portfolio Manager, Atlantic Region is responsible for defining and executing a strategic approach to markets, clients, and associated projects. The role focuses on delivering optimal solutions to drive sustainable growth in market share in a consistent and predictable manner.

To achieve these objectives, the Portfolio Manager works in close collaboration with internal stakeholders on market development initiatives, bid preparation, and ongoing project performance monitoring. The incumbent will oversee a portfolio valued at approximately $30M to $50M.

Your role

Growth and Sales:

  • Maintain strong client relationships across the portfolio and oversee framework agreements and project execution.

  • Contribute to market development strategies and their execution to support revenue growth and profitability.

  • Lead opportunity pipeline management, including bid tracking, go/no-go decisions, pursuit strategies, and proposal oversight.

Project Delivery and Execution:

  • Lead internal governance activities, including project kick-offs, progress reviews, and milestone assessments.

  • Review and approve change orders and contract amendments, and support claim management and resolution.

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including unforeseen costs and delivery challenges.

Operational Leadership:

  • Oversee the project portfolio to ensure alignment with regional operational and financial objectives while maintaining acceptable risk exposure.

  • Facilitate timely resolution of client concerns and project issues.

  • Participate in business unit performance reviews and planning sessions, driving operational efficiency and supporting growth objectives.

Cities & development Business Development

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-157998

Salary range

-

About you

  • Industry Expertise & Project Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the defence sector, with demonstrated involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects.

  • Client & Business Development: Proven experience managing client relationships, ideally within the public sector, and contributing to market development and business growth initiatives.

  • Leadership & Professionalism: Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, integrity, and strong organizational skills.

  • Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Strong strategic thinking, vision, and political and financial acumen, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  • Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Rewards & 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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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