Project Manager

2 weeks ago

University of British Columbia Okanagan campus, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job Title

Project Manager

Department

UBCO | Research Support | School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$5,468.83 - $7,878.17 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

April 10, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Apr 15, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Organizational Status

Works under the direction of the directors of the Build Better Cluster. This position will work closely with researchers, industry, communications, and administrative staff.

Work Performed

Implements and manages programs that support the strategic research goals and priorities of the Build Better Cluster portfolio

Develops and applies an in-depth understanding of the Build Better Cluster priorities in order to provide a thoughtful and effective management of the internal funding programs that is aligned with those strategies;

Works in close collaboration with the Build Better Cluster members to ensure the success of projects.

Develops detailed program terms that ensure strategic priorities and goals are met (including consideration of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles and institutional commitments to Indigenous engagement and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission);

Works with directors to forecast and track program budgets;

Develops and uses a formal project management approach to manage and coordinate all cluster projects, including planning, executing and monitoring detailed plans for each stage of the project

Creates all materials for cluster funding competitions, including execution of program terms, creation of webpage content, writing of progress reports, etc.;

Acts as the primary contact for the Build Better Cluster programs, providing advice and guidance to researchers and industry members;

Develops and delivers info sessions, workshops and seminars as needed to enhance activities of the Build Better Cluster

Prepares reports on projects, including financial, progress and key performance metrics to key stakeholders, and statistics on EDI;

Researches, analyzes and presents statistical reports to measure the impact of projects;

Manages post-award administration, including account set-up, annual reporting, expenses, organizing grants, disbursements of funds;

Provides support to cluster members, including:
Support the members in reviewing schedules, budgets, risks, issues and reporting requirements;

Monitor and report on status of timelines, budgets, and scope changes on individual projects to directors, and other stakeholders as needed; work with stakeholder group to resolve potential or actual risks/threats to project objectives and/or completion;

Provide guidance and advice on the eligibility of costs;

Review significant changes and variances and coordinate timely requests for approvals;

Facilitate collaborations and other project activities, such as managing, organizing and executing presentations, workshops, and outreach activities

Maintains current knowledge of the Canadian and international research funding environments with a particular emphasis on external funding opportunities related to research and development, infrastructure and team-based interdisciplinary programs;

Collaboratively and meaningfully participates in strategic planning to optimize the Build Better Clusters internal funding programs to increase success in large-scale research and development, infrastructure, and team-based interdisciplinary external funding opportunities.

As required, provides comprehensive project management and administrative support for special projects for the Strategic Initiatives portfolio;

Conducts the appropriate research to determine viability of research concepts to market.

Manage financial profile of the Build Better Cluster, including filing expenses.

Recognizing blockers, bottlenecks, project constraints, etc. in each project.

Provide a system or dashboard for getting weekly, monthly, and yearly reports on each project, including progress, funds, expenses, challenges, problems, solutions, results, pr

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