Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Manager, Portfolio Management - Saskatoon, SK or Calgary, AB
Requisition ID:  32575
Location:  Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7E8
| Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Mid-Senior Level
Job Type:  Full Time

 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Project Management Office, this role leads a portfolio of enterprise initiatives that deliver real business outcomes. You will partner directly with senior business leaders to translate strategy into execution—aligning priorities, shaping investment decisions, and ensuring programs deliver measurable value. This is a high-impact leadership role. Success is defined by enterprise results, strong executive relationships, and consistent delivery across complex initiatives.

What You'll Do:

 

Lead Portfolio Strategy & Execution

 

  • Shape and manage the full portfolio lifecycle—from planning and prioritization to execution
  • Establish governance that enables clear, timely decisions
  • Align initiatives to enterprise strategy and evolving business needs

 

Drive Value & Benefits Realization

 

  • Ensure benefits are defined, tracked, and achieved
  • Re-prioritize investments based on value, risk, and capacity
  • Hold teams and stakeholders accountable for outcomes

 

Partner with Senior Leaders

 

  • Build strong, trusted relationships across the business
  • Lead discussions on trade-offs, risks, and priorities
  • Drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups

 

Manage Financials, Risk & Resources

 

  • Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Optimize use of high-demand resources across initiatives

 

Enable Delivery Excellence

 

  • Ensure consistent, fit-for-purpose delivery approaches
  • Integrate business and technology initiatives end-to-end
  • Continuously improve planning, reporting, and execution

 

Lead Change & Adoption (OCM)

 

  • Embed change management into all initiatives
  • Drive business readiness, adoption, and sustained outcomes
  • Ensure stakeholders own and sustain change, not just delivery

 

Build High-Performing Teams

 

  • Lead a large, cross-functional team of employees, contractors, and partners
  • Set clear expectations for performance and accountability
  • Strengthen capability across project, program, and change disciplines

What You'll Bring:

 

Experience

  • 10+ years delivering complex programs and portfolios
  • Experience operating at a senior leadership level
  • Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives
  • Strong track record of partnering with executives and influencing decisions

 

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
  • Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen
  • Experience managing risk and complexity at scale
  • Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams

 

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • MBA or equivalent is an asset
  • PMP, PgMP, or change management certification considered an asset

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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