Research Project Manager

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Department of Paediatrics encourages and develops innovative research in a collaborative setting focusing on child health. Our undergraduate and postgraduate education programs enrich the student experience to provide the knowledge and skills needed to ensure exemplary care across multidisciplinary paediatric sub-specialties. Exceptional specialized clinical care is provided to children in South Western Ontario from faculty committed to child health.

Responsibilities

The Research Project Manager will be responsible for supporting and overseeing all aspects of one or more projects within a research group, department, or Faculty. The incumbent will coordinate and provide ongoing leadership of the project, and manage all project phases by setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress and results. The incumbent will engage various stakeholders, ensure project support and sponsorship, and provide leadership and direction to the project team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree; Project Management Professional certification preferred

Experience:

• 2 years' work experience in a related field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
• Familiarity with project life cycles
• Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
• Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
• Familiarity with best practices for change management
• Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Strong client focus with a desire to achieve results

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.