Research Portfolio Manager (Designated Position)

Halifax, NS
Hybrid
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$44,969–$60,158 / year

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Manage an integrated portfolio of research projects by maintaining plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, and project-management systems. Supervise project coordination staff, monitor progress and risks, coordinate major initiatives, and support research grants, infrastructure, governance, and stakeholder commitments.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Research Portfolio Manager (Designated Position) Research Project Various research projects, including BRACE-BQT+, genCARE Nova Scotia, BQTDH, BC-CAD-A, the BSRIled NSERC Alliance Society Project, and the Black Studies Research Institute in STEMM (BSRI). Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S328-26 Employee Group Grant-Paid (non-union) Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 18 months Employment Type Part Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.71 Salary $63,337 – $84,730 per annum, prorated to $44,969 -$60,158 for 0.71 FTE Classification Provisional Statement About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Job Summary Reporting to the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies, the Research Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining an integrated view of the research portfolio, managing designated project coordinators, overseeing project-management systems, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and identifying operational issues requiring action or PI-level decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of a complex research portfolio by maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements across multiple research initiatives. Develop and manage portfolio-wide project management tools, dashboards, work plans, records, and tracking systems to support effective research operations and decision-making. Monitor project progress, identify risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges, and provide strategic updates and recommendations to support timely project delivery. Supervise and support project coordination staff by establishing priorities, assigning work, monitoring deliverables, providing guidance, and promoting consistent project management practices across the portfolio. Coordinate major research initiatives, including BRACE -BQT+ and genCARE Nova Scotia, by overseeing implementation plans, project documentation, operational activities, and stakeholder commitments. Support the successful administration of research infrastructure, grants, governance activities, and externally funded projects through collaboration with researchers, project teams, advisory groups, and institutional partners. Note Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians). Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. Required Qualifications PhD with two to five years’ relevant experience in research program or project management. Demonstrated experience managing complex research projects or research programs. Experience managing or supervising staff. Strong project-management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience working in a university, research, health, community-based, or related environment. Strong judgment and ability to distinguish operational matters from issues requiring PI (Principal Investigator) , academic, or institutional decision-making. Assets Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular: Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration. Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture. Diversity Statement For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 10/14/2026 Close Date 10/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22269

What you’ll do

Requirements

A PhD and two to five years of relevant research program or project management experience are required, along with experience managing complex research projects and supervising staff. Candidates should have strong project-management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, experience in a university, research, health, or community-based setting, and sound judgment about when issues require principal investigator or institutional decisions.