Job Description
The part time Project Manager will aid in the development of a Project Management Plan for a large international, interdisciplinary scientific team operating on the forefront of academic science. The successful candidate will be required to help develop a project management plan and take a lead role in ensuring effective communication among team members.
The candidate will work closely with other members of a Project Management Team alongside a senior scientist to ensure that project milestones are met.
Project management tasks will include, but may not be limited to:
- Managing project schedules from team members, to ensure their work is in scope, and timelines, milestones and deliverables are met
- Creating and executing a governance plan, along with evaluation metrics, data management, and a risk register
- Managing overall budget to help distribute funds on an annual basis, based on evaluation metrics
- Participating in meetings between team members and in annual team meetings
- Ensuring effective communication within the team, including scheduling and event planning
- Developing project branding by creating a website and through the use of social media
- Running educational and training activities
- Assisting in dayto-day management of the Program and its initiatives
Required skills
- Minimum 3 years postdegree experience in Project Management or the management of large research projects
- Higher level degree (e.g., MBA, MSc, PhD)
- Experience and/or training in Project Management is desired
- Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills
- Experience in the use of Project Management Tools, such as Adobe Workfront, Slack, Microsoft Teams, etc. would be preferred.
- Superb interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a team environment is critical.
Interested candidates should send an application letter and resume to Kirsten Fleming (Kirsten.fleming@sri.utoronto.ca). Please include a brief summary of previous research experience and the names and contact information for 3 individuals who can supply letters of reference.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)You’re you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter
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