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Manager of Strategic Initiatives

3 months ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time
Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Compensation Range: $92,654 to $110,544 annually
Department Overview: Vice-President Research and Innovation Office Administration
Position Grade: 11
Number of Openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72

About Us

Simon Fraser University stands as a premier research institution dedicated to fostering an inclusive and sustainable future. Our mission is to create and connect knowledge, learning, and community to achieve deeper understanding and significant impact. We are committed to promoting excellence, innovation, belonging, and community in all our endeavors.

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) is tasked with encouraging, facilitating, administering, and promoting research at SFU; advocating for university research broadly; and steering policy development at both university and governmental levels.

Position Overview

This role will report directly to the Director of Special Initiatives within the VPRI office and will oversee the management of key university projects and initiatives. A primary focus will be on the development of a comprehensive university artificial intelligence (AI) strategy that encompasses research, teaching and learning, external collaborations, and university operations.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a minimum of five years of relevant experience in project management, communication strategy development, business case formulation, and risk management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Strong understanding of project management best practices.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, strategic planning, and project management abilities.
  • Outstanding analytical reasoning, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent facilitation, negotiation, listening, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively engage with all organizational levels.

What We Provide

At SFU, we prioritize ensuring our staff feel valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees within the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

  • An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits and 8% vacation pay.
  • Employer-sponsored extended health and dental plans.
  • Professional development funding (minimum contract period of 1 year).
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions.

Additional Information

The assignment duration is set for one year from the commencement date.