We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other, and strive to create inspiring, incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are, or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity, and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are, and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director, Business Optimization, we are looking for a Project Manager, Business Optimization, to join our newly formed team. You will lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency and drive strategic results across the institution. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, make recommendations, implement solutions, and measure the impact of change.

This is a full-time role, currently following a hybrid model working both on-site at our Toronto location and remotely.

What's in it for you

Impact. You will play a critical role as part of a transformational group where you will identify, shape, and embed operational and strategic improvements that drive measurable value across the institution. You will contribute to projects with a focus on enhancing the student experience and driving institutional effectiveness.

Ownership. You will own projects end-to-end, gain exposure to multiple functional areas, and build expertise in operational improvement, transformation, and change management. You will join a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team that values input, provides guidance, and allows you to work autonomously on one project at a time, offering work-life balance.

Career development. Yorkville University is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. You will join an organization that inspires change, nurtures collaboration, supports faculty and students in their journey, and continuously innovates. You will work with a leader who values autonomy, collaboration, and accountability.

As our new Project Manager, Business Optimization, you will:

• Lead strategic projects. You will oversee and support the planning and delivery of strategic and transformation projects across multiple functional areas. You will assist in designing and implementing project plans, including timelines, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Execute and deliver. You will partner with business units to carry out project activities, managing day-to-day tasks while ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard. Balancing collaboration with execution, you will help move initiatives from planning through to tangible outcomes.
• Measure. You will monitor project milestones, track performance metrics, and prepare status reports. You will use data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to develop dashboards and track KPIs.
• Leverage analytics to drive decisions. You will conduct research, data analysis, and benchmarking to inform business decisions and uncover opportunities for optimization. You will work with internal teams to identify pain points and recommend scalable, data-informed solutions. You will build presentations and documentation to communicate recommendations and project outcomes to senior leadership.
• Optimize. You will contribute to a continuous improvement culture by proactively identifying areas of opportunity and innovation.

You have:

• The education and experience. You have a post-secondary degree in Business or a related field. You have demonstrable full-cycle project management expertise, acquired through consulting, private equity, or a transformation-focused industry role. Or, you may have several years in operations, corporate development, or transformation. Your strengths include the ability to identify, shape, and embed operational and strategic improvements that drive measurable value, and you have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Equally, you are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to design, build, and implement solutions, ensuring strategies are translated into real outcomes.
• The project management. You have successfully managed complex cross-functional initiatives from end to end in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You excel in project, resource, and change management, demonstrating the ability to navigate complexity and drive results. Beyond oversight, you are hands-on in managing deliverables, coordinating tasks, and ensuring execution aligns with strategy. You are highly organized with strong attention to detail, and you take a solution-oriented, proactive approach, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You are disciplined and decisive, capable of taking ownership and making informed decisions to keep projects on track. You are proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet. Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or other BI tools is an asset.
• The consulting skills. You have the curiosity and logic to ask probing questions to gain insights and in-depth understanding of the needs of the business and end users. You can effectively translate these needs into technical requirements, generating documentation, building workflows and business processes, and creating PowerPoint presentations to share concepts and end goals with stakeholders. You have exceptional communication and presentation skills. You can build trusting and influential relationships across all levels of the organization.

Why work at Yorkville University?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees and ultimately our students from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments, and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A virtual interview with the Director of Business Optimization and a Human Resources team member to share more about your experience as it relates to the role. This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions about the transformation strategy, the team, and the culture.
• A take-home case study to be completed and submitted in five days.
• A virtual or in-person interview with the Director of Business Optimization. You will present your case study, answer questions around your process, and have the chance to dive deeper into the role.
• A final virtual interview with the Senior Vice President, New Program Development. This is a chance to ask any last questions about the role and institution.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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