Project Manager

Status: Full time, indefinite

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid) Closing date: Open until filled Salary range: $70,890 to $86,650 per year Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact. CDA-AMC was named 1 of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued. Hybrid Work Arrangement At CDA-AMC, employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs. Primary Focus We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Project Management Office (PMO) team. The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while driving continuous improvement, excellence in reporting, and organizational alignment. This includes developing, implementing, and delivering training on project management best practices, as well as partnering across the organization to provide structured project leadership and advance PMO standards. The role also involves identifying, documenting, and optimizing product-related processes to improve efficiency, standardization, and alignment with customer needs. What do the daily responsibilities look like?
- promote project management best practices and knowledge sharing using a Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)–based methodology, including building an internal community of practice
- assess end-to-end product life cycle processes (from initiation to close) to identify gaps, inconsistencies, duplication, and risks, and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and mitigate risk
- develop and maintain PMO tools and templates (e.g., charters, schedules, budgets, change management)
- document and maintain core CDA-AMC product processes, including detailed process maps and business requirements
- lead the development and implementation of change management plans for updates to project management policies, processes, and procedures
- manage all nonresearch components of assigned projects, including scheduling, status reporting, onboarding contributors, budgeting, risk and issue management, and task coordination; projects may be complex, long term, and involve diverse cross-functional teams
- track and report on project and portfolio-level key performance indicators (KPIs), including supporting PMO dashboards and portfolio reporting
- strengthen resource and capacity planning through data-driven approaches, leveraging enterprise tools and emerging capabilities, such as artificial intelligence-based tools and advanced analytics
- administer Birdview’s Enterprise Project Management software
- support performance measurement and reporting, including KPIs, to enable timely decision-making and provide visibility into project performance and organizational capacity
- lead continuous improvement initiatives and support adoption of process changes through training and engagement
- analyze product performance by monitoring and interpreting key metrics and trends
- manage and upscale project budgets to ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and cost parameters
- partner closely with project owners while maintaining accountability for the successful execution of complex projects
- provide ad hoc project support across CDA-AMC as needed. Is this the right role for you?
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- a postsecondary education in business or a related field, such as technology or health research
- formal training in project management is also required, along with at least 3years of experience in leading complex projects; additional relevant experience may be considered a suitable equivalent for the required education
- advanced computer skills using the Microsoft tools suite, including SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- at least 5 years’ experience with a project enterprise management tool inclu