Manager, Research Strategy & Operations

Join our vibrant and innovative community at the University of Regina, where research excellence drives discovery, innovation, and community impact. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to fill the role of Manager, Research Strategy & Operations. If you are passionate about turning ambitious ideas into reality, navigating complex projects, and building sustainable systems that support research success, we want you on our team! As the Manager, Research Strategy & Operations, you will lead the implementation and operationalization of major research initiatives and strategic investments across the University. You will work alongside Research Chairs, Principal Investigators, researchers, senior leaders, and administrative partners to establish the infrastructure, processes, staffing, governance, and financial frameworks needed to launch and sustain complex research enterprises while advancing the University’s strategic research priorities. Why Join Us? At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus, we’re a community committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in enabling transformative research initiatives that support institutional priorities and societal advancement. Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in project management, research administration, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside researchers, university leaders, and partners from across the institution and beyond. Dynamic and Diverse Work: Every project brings new challenges, opportunities, stakeholders, and experiences. Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including Health, Dental and Vision benefits, flexible spending options, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and more. Work-Life Balance: We value employee well-being and support a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments. In this highly visible role, you will help build the foundation for some of the University’s largest and most strategically important research investments while strengthening institutional research capacity for years to come. If you’re ready to help build the future of research at the University of Regina, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to advancing institutional excellence through research, innovation, and collaboration. For a full job description and to apply, please visit out UR Careers page at https://urcareers.uregina.ca/postings/22896

Lead the implementation and operationalization of major research initiatives and strategic investments across the University. Establish the necessary infrastructure, staffing, governance, and financial frameworks to sustain complex research enterprises.

Seeking an experienced professional capable of navigating complex projects and building sustainable systems for research success. Must be able to collaborate with senior leaders, researchers, and administrative partners to advance institutional priorities.

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Flexible spending options • Defined Contribution Pension Plan

• CollaborationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Research Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Operational Leadership
• Financial Frameworks
• Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Infrastructure Development
• Collaboration
• Strategic Implementation

• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level