Project Lead, Hdzev

**About Innovate BC**

A Crown Agency of British Columbia, Innovate BC works to foster innovation across the province and bolster the growth of the local economy through delivering a wide range of programs that help companies start and scale, de-risk tech adoption, grow innovation capacity within businesses and encourage technology development, commercialization, and adoption to support productivity and competitiveness. Innovate BC also harnesses crucial data collection and research and works to forge strategic industry and community partnerships that create more opportunities for B.C. innovators.

**About the Role**

**Compensation**: $110,000- $120,000
**Reporting to**:Managing Director, Commercialization & IP Programs
**Location**: Vancouver or Victoria, BC
**Work Arrangement**: Hybrid - Requirement to work in-office at least 2 days per weekLimited travel may be required.
**Employment Type**: ~18 month term, full-time

**Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Project Management - HDZEV Integrated Markets_
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Ensure execution aligns with scope, schedule, and contractual requirements.
- Identify, assess, and monitor project risks. Implement mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues. Accountable for maintaining a current risk register and ensuring proactive risk handling.
- Track technical and performance KPIs. Collaborate with teams as appropriate to evaluate progress against milestones. Accountable for ensuring technical deliverables meet quality and performance standards, and associated reporting.
- Manage project budgets in collaboration with Project Controller. Monitor expenditures and project cashflow and ensure financial compliance. Accountable for accurate financial reporting and staying within budget and in compliance with funding partner requirements.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and financials. Accountable for transparent and timely reporting that supports informed decision-making.
- Program Operations & Evaluation_
- Design and implement frameworks to assess project impact. Collect and analyze data to evaluate effectiveness. Accountable for the integrity and usefulness of evaluation insights.
- Conduct in-depth analysis and share data-driven insights to refine operations and optimize resource allocation.
- Produce evaluation reports and develop knowledge sharing strategy for stakeholders and future industry technology adoption. Drive learning and adaptation based on findings. Accountable for embedding lessons learned into future planning and operations.
- Coordinate and lead planning and materials development in relation to the program’s governance and engagement with funders.
- Continuously stay informed about new programs and initiatives (provincial, federal, etc.) relevant to the Integrated Marketplace and the HDZEV program.
- Identify and secure potential funding and partnership opportunities to support program growth and advancement if and where appropriate in conjunction with Managing Director, Commercialization & IP Programs.
- Process Development & Standardization_
- Develop and standardize operational processes to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and overall program effectiveness.
- Introduce continuous improvement practices and process automation to support Integrated Markets program growth and scalability.
- Support the creation of materials related to program governance, compliance, and external communication, including data-driven insights for stakeholders.
- Maintain CRM and research databases to ensure accurate, accessible information for program administration and reporting.

The list of duties and responsibilities described above is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded/modified from time to time as required by the organization’s needs.

**Position Qualifications**:

- **Education**:Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a preference for chemical or mechanical disciplines**.**:

- **Certification**:Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) designation
- **Experience**:Minimum of 5 years in project management plus portfolio or program management, ideally within a granting agency, clean tech, or sustainability-focused environment.
- **Sustainability & Program Design Expertise**:Proven experience in designing and managing sustainability-aligned programs with measurable impact.
- **Analytical & Process Skills**:Strong proficiency in data analysis, program evaluation, and process improvement tools.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:Ability to build and foster effective relationships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, solution providers, and internal teams.
- **Communication & Administrative Skills**:Skilled in developing internal and external communications, along with CRM and reporting system proficiency.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP) or process improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six