Senior Specialist, Strategic PMO

Job summary

The Senior Specialist will support the delivery of the OSC Strategic Plan by implementing project management frameworks and governance across the organization. They will also analyze portfolio data to provide insights for executive decision-making and lead change management initiatives.

Job details

Business Unit Fixed Term (Fixed Term), Full time The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development. We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract (November 2026 - January 2028) The Opportunity The Strategic Planning, Reporting and Execution department is seeking a Senior Specialist, Strategic PMO. Reporting to the Head of Strategic PMO, you will play an important role in enabling the effective and efficient delivery of the OSC Strategic Plan and Priorities. As a key contributor to the enterprise-wide Strategic PMO function, you will help introduce and embed project delivery and reporting frameworks across the organization, strengthen project governance, enable performance measurement, and foster alignment across enterprise-level initiatives. What will you do? Portfolio Analysis and Project Management Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide PMO frameworks, including resource management, project financials, project outcomes, governance and reporting. Maintain portfolio prioritization tools and support the intake, assessment and prioritization of new strategic initiatives. Identify, assess and track project risks, issues and dependencies to support effective decision-making and delivery. Review project and portfolio information to identify practical opportunities to improve PMO processes, tools and ways of working. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management Maintain the Project Master List and support the implementation of new PMO processes, tools and guidelines. Develop and support change management plans for priority PMO deliverables, including impact assessments, readiness activities, training and communications. Engage stakeholders across the organization to gather feedback, support alignment, resolve issues and enable adoption of PMO deliverables. Portfolio Management Reporting Coordinate regular project and portfolio reporting for a range of stakeholder audiences under the leadership of the Head of Strategic PMO. Analyze project data and develop insights, reports and dashboards that support executive decision-making. Work with the Strategic Planning and Reporting team to align portfolio information with broader organizational reporting needs. What do you need to be successful in this role? University degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline. At least five years of business experience, including three or more years in business analysis, project management, portfolio management or a related role. Strong proficiency with project management, reporting and data analysis tools, including JIRA, Power BI, advanced Excel and PowerPoint; PMI certification (e.g. PMP, PgMP, CBAP) and Power BI certification (PL-300) are preferred. Experience supporting change management activities, including impact assessments, stakeholder readiness, communications and training; Prosci or related methodology experience is an asset. Strong analytical and process orientation, with the ability to collect, interpret and communicate information accurately and with sound judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, build relationships and support alignment across teams. Highly motivated, adaptable and collaborative, with the ability to work with minimal direction, manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure. Knowledge of the securities industry is an asset. Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC. * OSC Employees: please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub * We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview. The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians. The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca. Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.

What you’ll do

The Senior Specialist will support the delivery of the OSC Strategic Plan by implementing project management frameworks and governance across the organization. They will also analyze portfolio data to provide insights for executive decision-making and lead change management initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in a relevant discipline and possess at least five years of business experience, including three years in project or portfolio management. Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Power BI is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• Portfolio management
• Business analysis
• Strategic planning
• Change management
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Governance
• Risk management
• Jira
• Power BI
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Stakeholder engagement
• Process improvement
• Change Management
• Dashboard
• Project Management
• Communication
• Business Analysis
• JIRA
• Prioritization
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Workday (Software)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Delivery
• Information Technology
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Capital Markets
• Portfolio Management
• Mathematics
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Financial Systems
• Project Risk Management
• Resource Management
• Certified Business Analysis Professional
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Corporate Finance
• Project Governance
• Data Analysis Tools
• Performance Measurement
• Securities (Finance)
• Portfolio Analysis

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Strategic Planning Specialist
• Project Management Analyst
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists