Program Manager- Lab to Market SAIT Hub
Program Manager- Lab to Market SAIT Hub
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Job Description
SAITs Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canadas top appliedresearch colleges SAIT has 50000 square feet of specialized research labs facilities and fulltime research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.
The Opportunity
The position is a new full time term position funded by the Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Our institute is operating as one of eight hubs across the country in delivering entrepreneurship training and commercialization training which requires a fulltime program manager to oversee. This model represents a distinctive approach to funding and collaboration across eight postsecondary hubs and an identical position or responsibility does not currently exist. It is fully funded by the program.
The Program Manager Lab to Market is responsible for the successful implementation and management of the CollegeUniversity Lab to Market Network within the regional hub. Reporting to the Director Applied Research and Innovation the Program Managers leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that the strategic objectives of the College to University Lab to Market Network are met through a collaborative team approach. This role involves significant internal capacity building and external relationship building with postsecondary institutions and the entrepreneurial ecosystem across their region.
The Program Manager provides program delivery and administrative leadership supervision and direction to facilitators instructors researchers learners mentors and partners. The role must be highly collaborative across the eight national hubs for the CollegeUniversity network for entrepreneurship and research commercialization. The Program Manager will work collaboratively with the Program Manager of SAITs new Innovation Hub.
The Role
- Program Administration and Management
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve training and mentorship targets ensuring program goals and participant outcomes are met.
- Lead program development through participation engagement promotion and knowledge distribution including events such as pitch competitions and demo days.
- Oversee and enhance program success by facilitating regional delivery fostering ecosystem development and ensuring alignment with national standards.
- Responsible for all tracking and reporting on budgets of approximately $500000 per year
- Execute program processes protocols and guidelines ensuring adherence to Tri council and NSERC requirements.
- Ensure the program meets all project milestones deliverables and budgetary requirements.
- Sustain effective processes to capture track and resolve queries and complaints regarding the program.
- Generate highquality reports and documentation for internal and external partners and public distribution.
- Act as a resource to learners facilitators/instructors and administrators on the application of program policies and procedures.
- Program Liaison Support
- Work collaboratively with the institutions faculties staff and students to leverage research facilities and build new linkages to postsecondary and ecosystem partners for delivering Lab to Market programming.
- Collaborate on the development of the institutions new Innovation Hub.
- Conduct needs analysis and consult with technology transfer offices at partner institutions to identify opportunities suitable for the Networks programs.
- Plan and coordinate local and regional events including conferences and networking sessions in collaboration with coapplicant institutions and partners.
- Assist students in accessing innovation ecosystem connections and support services fostering opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
- Engage in discussions relating to program compliance issues providing solutionbased input and recommendations to the Dean.
- Develop and execute annual communications and outreach strategies tailored to regional needs and priorities.
- Facilitate meetings workshops seminars and focus groups.
- Serve as the key link with select colleges and universities in the network regarding entrepreneurial initiatives in the region.
- Regularly act as a liaison between college stakeholders postsecondary partners government agencies and the external entrepreneurship community.
- Project Management
- Provide administrative management of CollegeUniversity Lab to Market Network projects tracking progress monitoring timelines and reporting on budgets and deliverables.
- Keep their direct supervisor and National Director of the CollegeUniversity Lab to Market Network appraised of issues and challenges.
- Create and maintain relationships with existing and prospective research partners including government program providers industry community and academic organizations.
- Maintain exceptionally strong relationships with program managers across the eight national hubs.
- Develop communications materials related to the units activities and deliverables for internal and external audiences.
- Efficiently manage organizational budgets and operational planning to maximize and leverage results under constraints.
- Metric Collection/Reporting
- Provide administrative management of CollegeUniversity Lab to Market Network projects tracking progress monitoring timelines and reporting on budgets and deliverables.
- Keep their direct supervisor and National Director of the CollegeUniversity Lab to Market Network appraised of issues and challenges.
- Create and maintain relationships with existing and prospective research partners including government program providers industry community and academic organizations.
- Maintain exceptionally strong relationships with program managers across the eight national hubs.
- Develop communications materials related to the units activities and deliverables for internal and external audiences.
- Efficiently manage organizational budgets and operational planning to maximize and leverage results under constraints.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline required
- Experience in Project Management entrepreneurship and research commercialization
- Experience in building developing delivering and managing new programs with demonstrated expertise in facilitation and delivery
- Experience conducting research and familiarity with research management and program and policy development
- Experience in the review of applied research proposals and the development of applied research projects
- Demonstrated experience in applying for and managing research grants and reporting to funders (i.e. TriAgency NSERC SSHRC CIHR)
- Marketing experience
- Masters degree is preferred
- Experience working in a postsecondary institution is an asset
Skills Required
- Strong collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Budget development and management skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent budget management and reporting skills.
- Client relationship management/ stakeholder management
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer software skills (especially MS Office and data analysis programs)
- Excellent written and oral communications skills including public speaking
- Excellent listening skills conflict resolution negotiation skills
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Job Classification: Project Coordinator
Salary Range: $82189.64 $108886.96
Hours per week: 37.5
Posting End Date: April 15th 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver worldclass customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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