Program Manager, SE Solutions Lab

Job Summary The Program Manager, Solutions Lab plays a key leadership role in advancing SE Health's innovation agenda through the management of specialized initiatives, pilot programs, and strategic portfolios. Working within a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this role contributes to system transformation, service innovation, and enterprise-wide priorities that support the future of health and care delivery.

Job Summary The Program Manager, Solutions Lab plays a key leadership role in advancing SE Health's innovation agenda through the management of specialized initiatives, pilot programs, and strategic portfolios. Working within a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this role contributes to system transformation, service innovation, and enterprise-wide priorities that support the future of health and care delivery.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of assigned Solutions Lab initiatives or pilots.
• Translate high-level strategy into actionable workplans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and reporting for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop business cases, briefing materials, and executive-level updates.
• Ensure initiatives align with enterprise priorities and long-term strategic positioning.
• Identify opportunities for scaling, sustainability, and integration across the organization.

Cross-Functional & Matrix Leadership

• Coordinate work across internal departments, frontline teams, and subject matter experts.
• Lead matrix teams without formal authority, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and progress.
• Build alignment across diverse functions, including clinical, operational, digital, and corporate teams.
• Navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities while maintaining forward momentum.
• Represent the Solutions Lab in internal working groups and enterprise forums.

External Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Develop and manage partnerships with external organizations, funders, innovators, academic institutions, or community partners.
• Support negotiation of partnership scopes, deliverables, and collaboration agreements.
• Represent SE Health in external meetings, events, and knowledge exchange forums.
• Monitor sector trends, emerging evidence, and best practices relevant to assigned portfolio.
• Contribute to thought leadership outputs, including reports, presentations, or publications.

Innovation, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Design and test new models, tools, or approaches in emerging areas.
• Develop evaluation frameworks, success metrics, and performance dashboards.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.
• Identify lessons learned and recommend adaptations or scaling pathways.
• Contribute to knowledge translation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Innovation, Health Policy, or related field).
• Equivalent combination of education and demonstrated capability will be considered.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated capability in leading complex projects, initiatives, or specialized portfolios
• Experience in innovation, strategy, research, transformation, or cross-functional environments.
• Confidence in responsible and ethical use of AI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives independently in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders (Directors, Senior Leaders, external partners).
• Experience developing business cases, evaluation plans, or strategic reports.
• Strategic thinking and systems perspective.
• Strong project and portfolio management capability.
• Matrix leadership and influence without authority.
• Partnership development and relationship management.
• Innovation mindset and comfort with ambiguity.
• Analytical skills and data-informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive-ready materials.
• Leads complex initiatives end-to-end.
• Influences stakeholders across functional boundaries.
• Designs new models, pilots, or strategic approaches.
• Operates with high autonomy and sound judgment.
• Represents the organization confidently in external settings.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel is a requirement.

Why Join SE Health?

• Competitive Total Rewards: So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Belonging: Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
• Purpose & Impact: Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition: Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

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AI and compensation details: We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a replacement. The total target compensation for this position is $72,000 - $91,000. The compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, taking into consideration internal equity

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