The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Project Manager. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Protecting Every Pregnancy Canada (Pep-C) Lab is aimed at preventing infection-related maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It brings together care providers and thought leaders from Obstetrics & Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Community Health Sciences and Patient-Oriented Research.

The Project Manager coordinates and supervises administrative processes of the lab. The Project Manager provides clear direction to staff in a fast changing environment and is responsible for making complex decisions related to the research lab.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Project & Research Management:

• Develop project timelines, monitor project deadlines and outcomes, and complete project closeout processes
• Ensure meticulous budget oversight, including allocating, monitoring, and reporting to funding bodies
• Manage activities and research tasks with various internal and external stakeholders
• Present project progress at conferences and meetings to encourage collaboration
• Coordinate the assembly and submission of papers for publication
• Coordinate the assembly and submission of provincial and national grants to obtain funding

Staff Management:

• Responsible for working with Principal investigator to determine positions that would support the strategic goals of the Research group
• Manage the creation job profiles, hiring, and onboarding of staff.
• Perform and engage staff in annual performance reviews
• Manage performance and development of individual team members to maximize success and motivation
• When required, perform disciplinary actions, including terminations
• Oversees the complete range of human resource management for operational staff
• Ensures all staff have a required certifications and training to meet requirements of the team
• Coach and mentor students and staff

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Relevant Post-baccalaureate certificate or degree required
• 8-10 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of research methods including GCP
• Experience hiring and managing staff in a unionized environment
• Knowledge of research administrative procedures is required
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Must possess above-average interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-directed, enthusiastic and honest in performance of duties
• Ability to manage time effectively and determine priorities as well as delegate tasks appropriately
• Hold a strong understanding of the University environment including eFin, IRISS, HR & Legal Services
• Knowledgeable in grant writing and in writing medical/scientific research protocols
• Experience in writing medical/scientific literature for publication
• Experience in working with internal/external teams to manage and grow a project and/or program