Manager, Portfolio Management and Strategic Initiatives

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.  

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

This role is a fixed contract for 16 months.

POSITION SUMMARY  

Working with Dentons Canada’s Chief Transformation Officer, the Manager, Portfolio Management and Strategic Initiatives supports our operational effectiveness in a number of ways, including through strategy development, analysis of ongoing operations, strategic communications, business modelling and reporting, and executing on our operations strategy.

This role involves working directly with the leadership team and contributing to key strategic initiatives at a leading law firm. The Manager, Portfolio Management and Strategic Initiatives will have the opportunity to focus on both operational and strategic projects at the firm.  The successful candidate must be comfortable working on multiple projects in parallel and be energized about building new processes and working with agility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Dentons Canada’s Chief Transformation Officer with national strategy development and implementation.
• Lead the project management of internal initiatives including reporting and financial analysis.
• Support internal strategic communications to senior management and Dentons partners.
• Contribute to the development and/or rollout of new operational management tools and processes.
• Identify and analyze cross-disciplinary operational issues including researching and recommending innovative solutions based on established and emerging best practices.
• Contribute to national and global cross-disciplinary projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Dataverse, Forms and/or Power Apps considered an asset.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a law firm or other professional services firm is an asset.
• Curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a focus on data and statistical analysis.
• Exceptional eye for detail, particularly in visual presentation elements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, research and recommend innovative solutions to problems.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, all levels of management, lawyers and other stakeholders.
• Highly-effective project management, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of the principles of confidentiality and a commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.
• Bilingualism (French / English) is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The target salary range for this position is $95,000 – $115,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market.  We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.