Program Manager - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Centre of Innovation

Ontario Centre of Innovation

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) was established in 1987 and is a leading not-for-profit organization that works with industry, academia, and government.

OCI focuses on ensuring that the people of Ontario reap the personal and economic benefits of leading-edge research underway at our publicly funded universities, colleges, and research hospitals - research that can be transformed into technologies and services that enhance quality of life and help build a globally competitive, job-creating economy in Ontario.

Specifically, OCI supports the commercialization of academic intellectual property (IP), industry-academic collaborations, and the development and adoption of emerging technologies.

This includes overseeing the execution of advanced technology platforms that will equip Ontario companies to compete in a competitive global digital economy.

OCI leads the
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) initiative on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

OVIN builds upon Ontario's position as a world-leading automotive manufacturing and supply jurisdiction in addition to the large cluster of information and communication technology companies operating in the province.

Ontario's high-quality post-secondary institutions, first class talent, innovative small and medium sized enterprises, and infrastructure to support entrepreneurship ensure that the province is uniquely positioned to capture the economic opportunity of the automotive technology and smart mobility innovation space and lead the global mobility transformation.

Through resources such as research and development (R&D) funding, talent development, technology acceleration, business and technical supports, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-based automotive and mobility companies - allowing Ontario to reinforce its position as a North American leader in transformative automotive technologies, as well as transportation and infrastructure systems.

The Opportunity:

Key Responsibilities
The Program Manager is expected to assume program responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

Lead end to end program delivery, including program requirements, guidelines, and intake and evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Manage and utilize program inputs for program development opportunities, including partnership and proposal support.
Organize evaluation and review process, ensuring an open and transparent process.
Manage the daytoday delivery of the program including overseeing administrative tasks, program budgets, program timelines, milestones and deliverables.
Work collaboratively with funding partners to ensure that key criteria and metrics are defined, and program delivery is executed within requirements.
Develop strategic relationships and maintain an external and clientfacing presence with stakeholders in the ecosystem, including industry, funders, and partners.
Represent OCI at external events and functions, and present relevant program information in support of the portfolio; serve as a portfolio expert resource to internal business development staff and external clients.
Proactively monitor individual progress by ensuring compliance with contracted reporting requirements and mainlining regular communications, as needed (e.g., project meetings, update calls, etc.). Take necessary actions to address potential issues or deviations from the plan.
Develop an understanding of accepted portfolio management methodologies and processes and identify opportunities adopt and to continuously improve processes at OCI.
Work crossfunctionally across departments in support of program objectives, including working collaboratively with other OCI staff in Business Development Operations, Programs, and MARCOM etc.
Program stewardship, including program monitoring and provide metrics, outcomes, and impacts for public success stories, internal strategy and external reporting.
Keep up to date on current knowledge and the latest developments in the automotive and mobility sector, as applicable.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 57 years of related experience, in the development and delivery of programs coupled with a university degree in a relevant field.
Proven experience in program management, particularly in technology and/or innovation related initiatives, automotive and mobility, piloting programs and/or technology integration.
Strong project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling. A Project Management designation would be an asset.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work crossfunctionally with internal and external teams.
Demonstrated success in fostering partnerships, client and stakeholder relationships.
Problemsolving abilities and adaptabil