Business operations manager Jobs in Kindersley, SK

Job Duties / Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties Job Duties The Business Development Officer is accountable to the Director, Applied Research and Innovation for leading the development, promotion and implementation of innovative business development strategies to achieve Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s goals to advance our standing in the national post-secondary applied research and innovation market. Applied research revenue generation and new business development relationships are key accountabilities in this position. All relationships will be managed with confidentiality and aligned with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s labour relations, business strategic planning, policy advice and budget implementation and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities The incumbent provides leadership in formulating the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies for business development opportunities for applied research that are consistent with the overall strategic goals of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and in line with those in the Centre for Continuing Education. The Business Development Officer specifically performs the following functions :

Business Development Leadership

• Plans, coordinates, manages, and promotes clear and comprehensive strategies for seeking out and identifying new external partnerships for applied research and innovation projects
• Lead confidential negotiations with partners to ensure continued relevance and make recommendations as needed.
• Understand the vision for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and ensure its reflection in all business development and planning activities.
• Develop partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide direction in implementing policies, guidelines, processes and practices that govern all aspects of business development strategies in alignment with organizational requirements.
• Manage, monitor and track internal and external client relationships for applied research and innovation.
• Promote funding opportunities to clients
• Manage initial contractual and agreement needs
• Work closely with the Business Development Officer in the Centre for Continuing Education to ensure initiative alignment

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People Engagement

Resource Allocation

Duties Based out of one of the four Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations (Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, or Saskatoon), this position will work closely with the Director of the Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Research Centre Directors, and Research Chairs with external partners on strategic and confidential initiatives. The applied research and innovation department facilitates all applied research activities at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to encourage the commercialization of newly developed technologies and to capitalize on the highly qualified and skilled Saskatchewan Polytechnic personnel to help grow the Saskatchewan economy.

As a member of the Office of Applied Research and Innovation leadership team, this position will lead best practices to engage in business development, partnerships and strategy execution with external partners. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with the Business Development Officer in the Centre for Continuing Education.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) A Bachelor’s degree in Business, , Applied Science, Engineering and / or a Master of Business Administration from a recognized university or post-secondary institution would be an asset or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered as related to the expertise of applied research and innovation centers. You will show progressively more responsible business development roles, bring a reputation for working collaboratively across different lines of business and experience in forging business partnerships, formulating business cases and integrating new and innovative business solutions or technologies. Your knowledge or experience in higher education and training, coupled with your aptitude for business and product development will be valued in this role. Desired QSA Required Competencies Leads Transformation

Anticipates emerging trends and creates opportunities that shape and transform the organization and the polytechnic sector in Canada.

Inspires Courage & Innovation

Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and calculated risk taking to create new solutions and enable transformative change.

Cultivates Strong Relationships

Builds strong and trusting internal and external relationships and brings a stakeholder and learner-centric mind set and focus to all elements of the organization.

Drives Operational Excellence

Leverages business insight, financial acumen, and operational rigor to maximize productivity and build long-term, sustainable success.

Builds Leadership & Culture

Brings authenticity, emotional intelligence and accountability to develop leadership effectiveness in individuals, teams and our culture.