Project Lead

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

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TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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The Team

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (Catalyst) empowers individuals and organizations to seize the opportunities and tackle the challenges of cybersecurity. Together with our partners and collaborators, we work to realize a vision of healthy democracies and thriving societies, powered by safe and secure digital technologies.

Through our groundbreaking training and certification programs; unique commercial acceleration programs for cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups; first-of-its-kind cyber range; wide-ranging public education programs; and influential policy interventions, the Catalyst helps drive Canada’s global competitiveness in cybersecurity.The Catalyst is a not-for-profit corporation owned and operated by Toronto Metropolitan University and based in Brampton, ON. Hybrid work schedule with expectations of weekly days in the Brampton offices.

The Opportunity

The Catalyst is looking for a Project Lead with a talent for driving clarity, alignment, and progress across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Focused on cybersecurity and related special projects, this role oversees the full project lifecycle - from planning and financial tracking to execution and reporting. You’ll coordinate efforts across diverse teams, support project managers with new and ongoing initiatives, and ensure priorities are communicated and met. With a strong grasp of both the big picture and the moving parts, you’ll also manage relationships with stakeholders and funders, and support the rollout of related communications and marketing elements.

Key responsibilities includes:

• Manages large and complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables, milestones, and timelines are met across multi-functional teams.
• Supports community and program outreach, participant recruitment, and the implementation of community programs and initiatives.
• Creates and enforces project tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation processes to support effective coordination, communication, and issue resolution.
• Tracks project budgets in collaboration with Finance, reviews and approves expenses, and oversees contracts and invoicing for vendors.
• Maintains strong communication with stakeholders and funders, facilitates meetings, and supports project-related marketing activities in coordination with internal teams.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree, preferably in business administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a project coordination role, preferably in business development/operations or managing complex projects.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience creating engaging presentations with a variety of software programs.
• Project management including financial management skills.
• Experience with supporting new program development and program evaluation an asset.
• Effective oral communications, project reporting and writing skills, with the ability to facilitate client and team meetings.
• Marketing and relationship-building skills.
• Event management skills.
• Strong coordination and management skills with the ability to build and motivate teams to meet set goals while meeting budgets and schedules.
• Strong financial and management skills with the ability to draft budget proposals, forecast expenses, monitor relevant research, and contract accounts.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and ability to manage change.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to be on site (Brampton) 2 days per week, can change depending on operational needs.