Senior Project Manager, Partnerships - HDRN

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Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada) is a pan-Canadian network of member organizations that either hold linkable health and health-related data for entire populations and/or have mandates and roles relating directly to access or use of those data. Member organizations include provincial, territorial, and pan-Canadian organizations that span all of Canada. Each member organization is actively involved in HDRN Canada’s governance and operations and shares a commitment to our mission, vision and values.

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• Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario


• Competitive Compensation


• Comprehensive Benefits Program


• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Pension)


• Employee Assistance Program and Dialogue Well Being Program


• Generous vacation, float and caregiver days for all employees


• Education Fund and Dedicated Education Days


• Holiday Closure


• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Introduction:

The Senior Project Manager, Partnerships – HDRN will be responsible for managing complex partnership development projects with a multitude of pan-Canadian organizations under the direction of the Director, Partnerships – HDRN. The Senior Project Manager, Partnerships – HDRN will provide leadership by contributing to HDRN Canada and ICES business opportunities and applying project management best practices, including defining scope to discussions in a complex data environment, project risk management, timelines, creating opportunities for multi-regional research and will lead projects and subject matter experts toward successful long-term partnerships, as required. The Senior Project Manager, Partnerships – HDRN will collaboratively contribute to developing and operationalizing an HDRN Canada Partnerships Framework, including processes and tools for general use within the Partnerships - HDRN department, aligned with HDRN Canada and ICES Strategic goals, mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:

1. Play a key role in translating the HDRN Canada and ICES Strategic Plan into action to expand the HDRN Canada and ICES Data Repository by managing, leading and supporting new business relating to the development of data-related partnerships and research, including large complex partnership projects with a variety of interest holders, that span organizations and geographies;

2. Manage all phases of the project life cycle in collaboration with and under guidance of the Director, Partnerships – HDRN, ICES Scientists, and HDRN Canada interest holders using project management best practices;

3. Support the needs and requirements of partners, as they relate to HDRN Canada and ICES Strategic Plan and partnership agreements;

4. Core activities may include:

• Assess and in some cases, identify new business and business needs/project requirements related to partnerships and use of new data sets, according to HDRN Canada and ICES Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan;


• Develop and implement Partnership Project Plans, charters and budgets as required, working with all relevant internal and external interest holders;


• Produce novel data sharing models, according to interest holder needs and in collaboration with HDRN and ICES Privacy and Compliance and Data Quality and Information Management, and aligned with PHIPA and other legislation and ICES policies, practices and procedures, as required;


• Define and manage the project processes including scope, timeline, cost, issue, risk management, change management, quality and resource management; review and communicate project status on a regular basis with the project sponsor, project team or other interest holders as required;


• Write project reports, technical reports, status reports, requirements, briefing notes in collaboration with all interest holders or project team members as required;


• Publicly represent HDRN Canada and ICES through interest holder presentations, research conferences and organized meetings;


• Identify project resource requirements and work with interest holders to ensure projects are appropriately resourced;


• Maintain all project documentation associated with the partnership and data sharing agreement development activities;


• Collaborate with the Procurement and Contracts Analyst, as required;


• Manage complex interest holder engagement and relations (internal and external) including problem resolution, negotiating and resolving conflicts;


• Manage 3rd party vendors selected to participate in assigned projects;

5. Develop and manage project communications including working with ICES’ Communications Department, as required;

6. Collaboratively contribute to recruitment and general orientation/mentoring of new members of the role group or other project support staff as required;

7. Contribute to Partnerships – HDRN department development and ICES strategic initiatives as required;

8. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required: 

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology or related field or demonstrated research experience considered an asset;


• PMP certification (Project Management Professional) is considered an asset;


• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally in health care or health services research sectors;


• Experience in health planning, public policy, government relations is an asset;


• Working knowledge of health services research, use of administrative data for health systems evaluation and monitoring, health informatics and Ontario privacy legislation;


• Strong initiative, decision making, and problem-solving abilities;


• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and function independently;


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects within tight timelines;


• Ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and work with a broad range of internal and external interest holders;


• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are required;


• Proficient knowledge of standard system software applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint & MS Project);


• Ability to maintain high standards and professionalism in all stages of projects.

This full-time opportunity is for an existing vacancy at ICES Central. The annual salary range for this role is $82,000 – $94,000. The Successful candidate must reside within Ontario while working under our remote flex model and be able to come into the office when required from time to time.

Security clearance may be required.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing how their knowledge, skills and abilities match the scope of this position.

ICES is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. ICES strongly encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving communities including but not limited to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black and racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.

ICES is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to ICES and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at ICES. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted for further discussions.