Advanced Concepts Program Manager

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Teknion Full time

Position Summary:

Teknion is committed to engaging with our customers and designers through a dialogue of design. Our design vision includes building upon the various aspects of innovation, which includes the continuous exploration of what the future of work and the workplace could be. These research and concept development activities are intended as a provocation of a future perspective to be shared with all.

We are currently seeking an Intermediate level professional to join our Corporate Design & Innovation department located at our North York, ON head office. This position will focus on developing and managing an ongoing AC program, including research, concept development, and communications using consulting SMEs and design resources.

Reporting to the VP of Design and Innovation, the successful candidate will be design curious and collaborative, and will enjoy working with many outside design contributors to explore thought-provoking topics and ideas and product experiences for the evolution of work, workers, and workplace.

Responsibilities:

  • Define a new and repeatable process for the AC program, building upon and evolving our brand aspect of innovation.
  • Define the program brief, and manage schedule, budgets, and deliverables involving both internal and outside contributors and consultants.
  • Select and define possible future-relevant topics as determined through industry insights, research exploration, and executive inputs.
  • Facilitate and lead collaborative workshop discussions on key topics involving SMEs and concept designers.
  • Identify and engage relevant consulting resources, including writing and managing contractual agreements and pay schedules.
  • Liaise with Marketing and Sales for exhibit and communications purposes.
  • Communicate any project-related issues to management in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Create formal and informal presentations to support development work and communicate program intent with the ability to modify style and content to communicate with various audiences (internal and external).

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Sketch/think on paper to solve concept design problems.
  • Aptitude for problem-solving, demonstrating creativity and innovation.
  • Ability to integrate and synthesize external inputs in the development of ideas; agile and adaptable as project needs change.
  • Self-manage time, tasks, and next steps; pay attention to detail and verify work.
  • Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes and their impact on designs.
  • Proactively assist and involve others; initiate collaboration and seek input from others.
  • Demonstrate integrity; treat everyone equally with fairness, honesty, and respect.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as creative visualization/drawing skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and self-directed.
  • Strong knowledge of model building, proficient in reading technical drawings.

Education/Technical Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Architecture degree.
  • 7+ years of work experience managing design-related projects, creative people, and timelines.

Why should you grow with us:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Company-paid benefits.
  • Group RRSP plan.
  • Pension plan.
  • Excellent work environment and culture.
  • Corporate perks and discounts year-round.

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting with the hiring process. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check, and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

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