Project Manager

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$70,000.00–CA$75,000.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Project Manager plays a key role in supporting organizational development and ensuring best practices in management and governance are followed. The Project Manager works closely with the Senior Operations Manager and Project Management team to manage OTN’s institutional and research awards, track progress against OTN’s strategic plan, liaise with funding agencies and institutional contacts, and support new initiatives to advance OTN’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Manage funded projects through all stages of their lifecycle, including financial management, evaluation and reporting, project meetings, outreach and engagement, and recruitment of highly qualified personnel.
Lead the coordination of new research funding proposals, including evaluating opportunities against OTN’s strategic plan and identifying opportunities for collaboration across teams and with network partners.
Together with the Senior Operations Manager, track progress towards OTN’s strategic plan and complementary strategies, and develop and carry out new initiatives to meet OTN’s strategic goals and objectives.
In conjunction with other project management staff, lead and / or support internal and / or organizational projects, including OTN’s annual symposium.
Support organizational management activities, including carrying out directives from OTN’s advisory bodies and providing contract support for OTN’s equipment loaner program, glider program, and research contracts as required.

Note

This position is expected to work from OTN’s office on Dalhousie’s Halifax campus. Hybrid work arrangement is available for the right candidate. Occasional travel and evening and weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree in environmental management, biology, or other related field with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in project management, grant management, research, and / or organizational governance.

Strong understanding of grant management and reporting, granting agencies, and navigating the requirements of diverse national and international grant applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting and editing written communication for a wide variety of audiences and purposes, including grant applications, reports to funders and governance bodies, and pubic-facing outputs.

Demonstrated project management experience throughout the full project lifecycle. Highly adaptive and able to respond to changing needs or priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, teamwork, and negotiation. Demonstrated experience working with a variety of partners, including Indigenous and local groups.

Financial management experience including budget development, forecasting, reporting and decision-making.

Assets

Formal project management training PMP designation) a strong asset.

Experience working with academics and university administrators a strong asset.

Experience working with board governed organizations.

Experience working with collaborative digital platforms and project management software Asana, Slack, Office365). Able to identify ways to harness platforms to improve project workflows and productivity.

Experience supervising staff.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.