Program Manager, SE Solutions Lab

4 days ago

Markham, ON, Canada SE Health Full-time $72,000 - $91,000 Contract

Job Summary The Program Manager, Solutions Lab plays a key leadership role in advancing SE Health's innovation agenda through the management of specialized initiatives, pilot programs, and strategic portfolios. Working within a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this role contributes to system transformation, service innovation, and enterprise-wide priorities that support the future of health and care delivery.

Job Summary The Program Manager, Solutions Lab plays a key leadership role in advancing SE Health's innovation agenda through the management of specialized initiatives, pilot programs, and strategic portfolios. Working within a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this role contributes to system transformation, service innovation, and enterprise-wide priorities that support the future of health and care delivery.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative & Portfolio Leadership

  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of assigned Solutions Lab initiatives or pilots.
  • Translate high-level strategy into actionable workplans, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and reporting for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Develop business cases, briefing materials, and executive-level updates.
  • Ensure initiatives align with enterprise priorities and long-term strategic positioning.
  • Identify opportunities for scaling, sustainability, and integration across the organization.

Cross-Functional & Matrix Leadership

  • Coordinate work across internal departments, frontline teams, and subject matter experts.
  • Lead matrix teams without formal authority, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and progress.
  • Build alignment across diverse functions, including clinical, operational, digital, and corporate teams.
  • Navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities while maintaining forward momentum.
  • Represent the Solutions Lab in internal working groups and enterprise forums.

External Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Develop and manage partnerships with external organizations, funders, innovators, academic institutions, or community partners.
  • Support negotiation of partnership scopes, deliverables, and collaboration agreements.
  • Represent SE Health in external meetings, events, and knowledge exchange forums.
  • Monitor sector trends, emerging evidence, and best practices relevant to assigned portfolio.
  • Contribute to thought leadership outputs, including reports, presentations, or publications.

Innovation, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

  • Design and test new models, tools, or approaches in emerging areas.
  • Develop evaluation frameworks, success metrics, and performance dashboards.
  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.
  • Identify lessons learned and recommend adaptations or scaling pathways.
  • Contribute to knowledge translation across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Innovation, Health Policy, or related field).
  • Equivalent combination of education and demonstrated capability will be considered.
  • 4–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated capability in leading complex projects, initiatives, or specialized portfolios
  • Experience in innovation, strategy, research, transformation, or cross-functional environments.
  • Confidence in responsible and ethical use of AI.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives independently in ambiguous or evolving environments.
  • Experience engaging senior stakeholders (Directors, Senior Leaders, external partners).
  • Experience developing business cases, evaluation plans, or strategic reports.
  • Strategic thinking and systems perspective.
  • Strong project and portfolio management capability.
  • Matrix leadership and influence without authority.
  • Partnership development and relationship management.
  • Innovation mindset and comfort with ambiguity.
  • Analytical skills and data-informed decision-making.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear executive-ready materials.
  • Leads complex initiatives end-to-end.
  • Influences stakeholders across functional boundaries.
  • Designs new models, pilots, or strategic approaches.
  • Operates with high autonomy and sound judgment.
  • Represents the organization confidently in external settings.
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel is a requirement.

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