Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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Department
Business Development (Pouya Safi)
Position Type
Full-Time Administrative
Salary Range
$88,308.34-$110,383.91-Annual
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36.25
Anticipated Start Date
August 28, 2023
Length Of Contract
n/a
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date
July 17, 2023
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

• Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***

Reporting to the Director- Business Development, the Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for managing all aspects of new and existing strategic projects and funding opportunities to support initiatives leading to recurring and increasing net contributions to Business Development (BD) and the College.
This role will play a leadership and operational role in identifying, leading, and applying for public and private sector funding opportunities with both strategic fit and the ability to provide a positive net contribution back to the College. The position is responsible for identifying and collaborating with other departments and areas of the college for any projects requiring so.
The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating the development of data and reports, contracting as appropriate, and reviewing reports for completeness, consistency and relevancy for any awarded opportunities. The incumbent is accountable for leading project teams, managing budgets and program expenditures, and preparing proposal memoranda for specific projects within the contract. The main objective for the role is to increase our capacity to develop funding proposals to corporate, government and foundation partners.
Required Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years related experience in:
• Ability to see how opportunities fit within a larger context and communicate messages within different organizations and their goals while being able to pivot with new findings and information;
• Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication or equivalent;
• Experience in implementing the outcomes of major projects;
• Understand and comfort with corporate Canada within the non-profit/fundraising sector with the ability to write and be able to speak to people from a wide background while ensuring alignment with Business Development’s and Algonquin College’s mission.
• Significant project management experience gained in an industrial, governmental or institutional setting;
• Project Management certification or a PMP certification would be an asset;
• Experience in working with externally funded projects, working in a team environment, developing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external clients, and familiarity with Colleges gained through study or work experiences;

Key Skills For This Position

• Manage multiple competing priorities and prioritize tasks with a focus on results;
• Confidence with internal stakeholders as a person who understands the college environment and with external stakeholders as having the requisite education and experience to represent their interests adequately.
• Experience writing technical government proposals, ideally in skills and workforce developmen;
• Vacancy is for P20011
• Masterful writer for funding proposals for various audiences, specifically in the corporate and government sector;
• Independent worker with the ability to understand stakeholders, processes, strategies and systems to successfully pursue funding opportunities;
• Ability to effectively communicate messages within the context of different organizations and their goals and pivot with newly received information;
• Experience managing budgets, as well as a background in developing administrative and financial policies and procedures;
• This position is paid at Payband 11
• Strong background/experience in Project Management;
• Algonquin College Corporate Training operates primarily out of 700 Sussex. This position will be able to have partial telework arrangements linked to operational requirements.

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.