Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario Centre of Innovation Full time

**Advanced Manufacturing Sector Manager**

The Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative will drive the commercialization and adoption of Critical Technologies, including 5G and advanced networks, AI, blockchain, robotics and cybersecurity by bringing together large companies and innovative Small
- and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to build an ecosystem that leverages Ontario’s existing critical technology assets, tools, critical technology development sites, talent and regional capabilities. This will connect industry needs with SME solutions, integrate different critical technologies, and develop new IP.

**Overview**:
As the Sector Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at OCI, reporting to the Director, Strategic Programs, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the commercialization and adoption of Critical Technologies, including 5G and advanced networks, AI, blockchain, robotics and cybersecurity, within the Advanced Manufacturing sector. The Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative aims to connect Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing ecosystem with industry players, promote education and awareness among SMEs, and drive economic growth through the development and commercialization of made-in-Ontario Critical Technologies, including but not limited to, automation, 3D printing, smart manufacturing, and robotics.

**Your Contribution**:
At OCI, you will:

- Work collaboratively across the organization to deliver CIT’s objectives and OCI’s corporate plan.
- Provide technical and business expertise in advanced manufacturing and related use cases, including but not limited to, automation, 3D printing, smart manufacturing, and robotics.
- Stay abreast of technology trends in the advanced manufacturing sector.
- Develop and maintain a database of enterprises active in the sector.
- Develop and maintain a database of academic researchers active in the sector.
- Pursue extensive outreach to enterprises to become the go-to CIT Ontario Advanced Manufacturing market expert.
- Map, develop, and maintain the CIT advanced manufacturing cluster by identifying and engaging with entrepreneurs, small-medium enterprises, multinational enterprises, industry associations, academic institutions, venture capitalists, trade commissioners, and other stakeholders.
- Expand OCI’s network by participating in events, business associations, technical committees, and professional organizations.
- Be a connector, facilitating valuable introductions between different organizations to expand business opportunities for the benefit of Ontario.
- Support OCI’s business development team in meeting CIT programs funding targets.
- Act as an ambassador of CIT & OCI through speaking and other public engagements.
- Provide critical technical and business proposals review.
- Monitor market requirements to inform program evolution.
- Take a leadership role in the planning and execution of identified strategic national and international collaborations.
- Work in conjunction with OCI’s marketing and communications group to identify and communicate success stories, trends, and new developments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Preferred Attributes**:

- To be effective in this role, academic domain expertise and/or industrial experience in one or more of the following is required: Advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions.
- At a minimum, you should have a high-level understanding of the business and technology of advanced manufacturing.
- You have a network of relevant stakeholders [e.g., Industry, Academia, Government, Economic Development, Venture Capital, Innovation Ecosystem etc.].
- Demonstrated strong analytical and communications skills, including the ability to understand complex technology/science and convey it in simple terms, verbally and in writing.
- Comfortable speaking at public events.
- Conversant in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM systems.
- You demonstrate a combination of business acumen and technical breadth.
- You have experience creating and/or reviewing competitive RFQs.
- You have experience and expertise in reviewing budget figures associated with business plans.
- You have experience developing business plans with the ability to assess the commercialization potential of relevant projects.
- Knowledge of and experience with Ontario and Canada governmental affairs is a plus.
- Knowledge of key Critical Technologies, including 5G and advanced networks, AI, blockchain, robotics and cybersecurity, is a plus

**Your Strengths**:

- Active listener who can offer clients relevant advice, coaching and mentoring;
- Self-aware with the ability to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement;
- Respectful of the knowledge and expertise of clients and colleagues;
- Able to win confidence of/work with diverse stakeholders;
- Able to assume the role of both team player and team leader;
- Consummate professional, able to represent the orga

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