Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Emerging Programs/ Responsable des initiatives stratégiques, pr[...]
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Overview Employment Status : Regular Time Type : Full time BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU CSA Group vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today. Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products—from everyday household items to leading edge technology—to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people’s lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen. Job Summary : BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Manager, Strategic Initiatives (SIM), reporting to the Director, Strategic and Cross-Sector Programs. The Manager of Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to support CSA Group’s work in its newest and recently established standardization area of agriculture and agrifood, as well as additional emerging standard development programs. This includes activities across a broad range of technical areas such as agricultural data and automation, food loss and waste reduction, agricultural genomics, precision agriculture, ag safety, regenerative agriculture and soil health. The SIM will support work across all of these current workstreams, as well as future emerging sectors and sub-sectors, as identified by CSA Group’s Standards Development and Strategic Development teams. The SIM will be responsible for advancing proactive, leading-edge initiatives to support standard development activities, and successfully identifying emerging trends and technologies. A highly creative individual, with a strategic mindset, the SIM will explore new areas of interest, developing a strong understanding of the existing landscape, key actors, and roadblocks, and will assess the potential need for standards-based solutions. The SIM will be able to build and nurture relationships with key public and private organizations, identifying and pursuing unique opportunities for deeper collaboration. Working at the intersection of research and standardization, the Manager, Strategic Initiatives will also focus on addressing data gaps through CSA research-based initiatives, and pursuing new standards-based opportunities to mobilize knowledge. Working with Technical Committees and cross-sectoral staff, the Manager of Strategic Initiatives would help ensure internal coordination on standardization activities and research. In close collaboration with the Director, Strategic and Cross-Sector Programs, the Strategic Development team, and the Emerging Sectors team, the SIM will directly contribute to the development of the sector’s strategic plan, and the strategic approach to the operationalization of additional future standards programs. Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership outside of direct reporting relationships to motivate and focus staff to achieve strategic business objectives and as required building consensus, obtaining buy-in, and presenting recommendations in oral and written formats. As part of the management team, participates in defining functional strategies and leading, directly and indirectly, aspects of strategy implementation. Monitor and provide ongoing review of active and planned initiatives against plan, recommending adjustments as necessary. Identify development opportunities as they relate to new business, new markets, portfolio exits or enhancements to meet program, divisional and cross-divisional goals Support market strategies with business development activities to achieve short-term and long-term revenue objectives. Activities include networking, member and client liaison. Deliver excellence in stakeholder relationship management, both with internal and external senior-level stakeholders, to build support and buy-in for key business initiatives. This activity includes development and management of strategic alliances, issues monitoring and management, representation in external forums and determination of CSA Group positioning. Monitor external and internal environments for relevant opportunities. A key interface with CSA Group Government Relations and Policy to monitor relevant key policy developments in jurisdictions across North America and internationally. Provide policy / government relations support, understand and / or respond to the needs of government officials / departments (e.g. consultations, relationship building). Promote reference to CSA Group standards in legislation, programs or through other channels as appropriate. Education : An undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or engineering discipline, or other related area of study. A PhD would be considered an asset. Experience : Minimum 5 years experience in relationship management, business planning, project management and budgeting, with 3-5 years’ experience in Standards Development or Project Management. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Business, Government or Not for Profit environment. Experience in standards development. Experience with business development and planning. Experience with delivering formal presentations to senior level management and large audiences. Strong understanding of funding and research opportunities. Working knowledge and understanding of federal / provincial / territorial government priorities and industry sector plans. Expertise in preparation of complex applications and proposals Skills : Demonstrated ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and take initiative. Proven ability to lead by influence. Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Ability to self-manage, influence others without direct reporting authority, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to identify new initiatives for the success of the organization. Professional and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven relationship building abilities. Excellent organizational, planning and coordination skills. Research and analytical skills. Strong leadership, decision-making and negotiation skills. Strong oral and written communication French language proficiency is an asset. Travel : Some travel will be required. Responsable des initiatives stratégiques, programmes émergents À propos de nous : Le Groupe CSA est l'un des plus grands organismes de normalisation en Amérique du Nord. Il mène des recherches et élabore des normes pour un large éventail de technologies et de domaines fonctionnels. Le Groupe CSA est également un fournisseur mondial de services d'essai, d'inspection et de certification pour des produits dans de nombreux secteurs du marché, et un chef de file en matière de certification de sécurité et d'environnement au Canada et aux États-Unis. La marque CSA apparaît sur des milliards de produits dans le monde entier. Pour plus d'informations sur le Groupe CSA, veuillez consulter le site www.csagroup.org. Statut professionnel : Régulier Type d'horaire : Temps plein LA CONSTITUTION D'UNE ÉQUIPE DE CLASSE MONDIALE COMMENCE PAR VOUS Au cœur du Groupe CSA se trouve une vision : faire du monde un endroit meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable. Cela fait partie de notre mission depuis près de cent ans : de la première norme technique pour les ponts ferroviaires élaborée en 1919 à plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes aujourd'hui. Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social est situé au Canada et qui compte plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord, met à l'essai, inspecte et certifie une vaste gamme de produits - des articles ménagers courants aux technologies de pointe - afin de répondre à des exigences rigoureuses en matière de sécurité, de rendement et d'impact sur l'environnement. Nos employés sont fiers de faire une différence dans la vie des gens grâce à leur travail. Nous recherchons des personnes comme vous pour nous aider à réaliser cet objectif. Résumé du poste : Le Groupe CSA recherche actuellement un gestionnaire des initiatives stratégiques (SIM) qui relèvera du directeur des programmes stratégiques et intersectoriels. Le gestionnaire des initiatives stratégiques sera chargé d'assurer le leadership et l'orientation nécessaires pour soutenir le travail du Groupe CSA dans son tout nouveau domaine de normalisation récemment établi, à savoir l'agriculture et l'agroalimentaire, ainsi que dans d'éautres programmes émergents d'élaboration de normes. Cela comprend des activités dans un large éventail de domaines techniques tels que les données agricoles et l'automatisation, la réduction des pertes et du gaspillage alimentaires, la génomique agricole, l'agriculture de précision, la sécurité agricole, l'agriculture régénérative et la santé des sols. Le SIM soutiendra les travaux dans tous ces domaines d'activité actuels, ainsi que dans les secteurs et sous-secteurs émergents futurs, tels qu'identifiés par les équipes de développement des normes et de développement stratégique du Groupe CSA. Le SIM sera chargé de promouvoir des initiatives proactives et avant-gardistes afin de soutenir les activités de développement des normes et d'identifier avec succès les tendances et technologies émergentes. Personnalité hautement créative et dotée d'un esprit stratégique, le SIM explorera de nouveaux domaines d'intérêt, développera une solide compréhension du paysage existant, des acteurs clés et des obstacles, et évaluera le besoin potentiel de solutions basées sur des normes. Le SIM sera capable d'établir et d'entretenir des relations avec des organisations publiques et privées clés, en identifiant et en poursuivant des opportunités uniques de collaboration plus approfondie. Travaillant à la croisée de la recherche et de la normalisation, le responsable des initiatives stratégiques s'attachera également à combler les lacunes en matière de données grâce à des initiatives de recherche de la CSA et à rechercher de nouvelles opportunités basées sur des normes afin de mobiliser les connaissances. En collaboration avec les comités techniques et le personnel intersectoriel, le responsable des initiatives stratégiques contribuera à assurer la coordination interne des activités de normalisation et de recherche. En étroite collaboration avec le directeur des programmes stratégiques et intersectoriels, l'équipe de développement stratégique et l'équipe des secteurs émergents, le SIM contribuera directement à l'élaboration du plan stratégique du secteur et à l'approche stratégique pour la mise en œuvre de futurs programmes de normalisation supplémentaires. Déplacements : Some travel will be required. #CSASTANDARDS Ce que nous offrons : Un environnement de travail dynamique : Participez à des projets qui ont un impact mondial. Possibilités de croissance : Travaillez avec une équipe diversifiée et des parties prenantes issues de différents secteurs d'activités. Les candidats maîtrisant le français feront l'objet d'une attention particulière. Le Groupe CSA est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et s'engage à respecter la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion. Nous interdisons toute forme de discrimination et de harcèlement fondée sur les motifs stipulés dans les lois applicables. Nous sommes une organisation où les opportunités sont basées sur les compétences et les capacités, et où les différences sont respectées et valorisées. Veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse si vous avez besoin d'aménagements dans le cadre du processus d'entretien. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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