Project Manager

• Provide Global Innovation Clusters program guidance to Protein Industries Canada Members
• Contractual project set-up reviews and guidance: milestones, workplans, workbooks
• Work with clients to execute projects as a Steering Committee member, and monitor progress to ensure that consortia members are meeting the terms of Master Project Agreements
• Manage and evaluate ongoing projects through tracking of project milestones as reported by Steering Committees
• Support development of interim and final reports
• Assist in development of internal standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support project consortia in management of change orders, foreign cost requests, and other project-specific approvals as required
• Provide general guidance and technical expertise to Protein Industries Canada Members consistent with the candidate’s technical background
• Facilitate reporting to stakeholders on project progress, and collaborate with marketing colleagues to share success stories from Member projects
• Able to travel within Canada occasionally

As the successful candidate, you are a self-starter with a clear and effective communication style that enables you to drive consensus among partners with diverse interests. You bring demonstrated experience building collaboration, solving problems and holding stakeholders accountable. You perform best when balancing multiple priorities and are excited about the opportunity to support development of emerging technology and new markets. You have collaborated with companies of various sizes and have experience interacting with public-sector researchers. You are passionate about the agrifood industry and eager to contribute to Canadian innovation. Above all, you are organized and have exceptional attention to detail.

• A degree in Business, Agriculture, Food Science or equivalent is required
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects with budgets over $500,000 will be considered an asset
• Completion of formal project management training will be considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• A mix of other education and transferable experience will be considered

Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience

Candidates are asked to demonstrate in their cover letter and resume where and how they have gained the required knowledge and abilities. Applicants will be screened based on this information.

Please submit your cover letter & resume to info@proteinsupercluster.ca by August 10.