University of Alberta

Program Manager, Centre for Energy and Mineral Processing

University of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Edmonton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$92,312 - CA$126,931 per year

About the role

  • Provides strategic advice to the centre director to establish CEMP as the leader in public engagement in clean energy, net-zero transition, etc., by organizing visiting speakers, hosting industrial leaders and other centre events.
  • Collaborates with Dean, Faculty of Engineering, VPR and VPIE to promote and facilitate clean energy and related research within the University.
  • Provides strategic advice to the centre director, Dean, OVPR and OVPIE on research projects and initiatives related to clean energy and mineral processing topics.
  • Works with the university researchers and principal investigators to identify industrial sources of funding and research collaborations.
  • Provides leadership for large strategic multi-disciplinary, cross-university and cross-institution collaborations for funding proposals to provincial and federal agencies.
  • Leads the liaison with existing industry partners and attracts and cultivates new partners to secure large projects and endowments to grow the centre, provincially, nationally and internationally and across a variety of sectors, community groups, government, etc.
  • Evaluates scenarios to position the centre to benefit from emerging opportunities.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with external and internal networks and partners, including collaborators, funding agencies, suppliers, etc.
  • Develops strategic plans and operational procedures for the centre.
  • Coordinates and manages the operations of the Centre, ensuring alignment with the Centre Director’s strategic direction and effective implementation of programs, administrative processes, and financial activities.
  • Creates policies, processes, procedures and tools to support the achievement of the Centre's goals.
  • Designs and implements solutions to operational challenges. Makes continuous improvements to services, programs, or operations to increase performance and deliver results
  • Evaluates, develops, and, where necessary, transforms business processes to ensure operational and financial efficiencies.
  • Leads the administration of research projects funded by the Centre.
  • Oversees project evaluation and closure activities.
  • Ensures the proper application of University of Alberta Policy and Procedures within the areas (e.g. research administration, risk management, etc.)
  • Oversees the financial management of the centre, working collaboratively with finance partners, including managing spending allocations from endowments.
  • Provides financial oversight and control of research program funds to ensure optimum use of financial resources.
  • Leads the administration of large grants, e.g., Mitacs Umbrella or ERA’s Lab Services Incentive Program, in collaboration with the OVPR, e.g. coordinates scientific peer-review and project stewardship.
  • Works collaboratively with the principal investigators to develop short-term and long-term plans.
  • Works with the principal investigators to determine resources (fiscal and human) required for various research projects and makes recommendations regarding resource allocation.
  • Works with the Finance Partner assigned to the area to monitor, analyze, forecast and report on financial position.
  • Explores possible funding/grant opportunities. Identifies fundraising opportunities. Prepares and submits funding/grant applications.
  • Contributes to the compilation of grant applications, scientific and financial reports and ensures timelines/deliverables are met.
  • Prepares Centre and program reports, briefing materials, and documentation, and works collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to disseminate them to appropriate audiences.
  • Acts as communications liaison in conjunction with a Communications partner or the Faculty/VP offices into which they report, for internal and external communications, including updating research proposals, communicating with external stakeholders.
  • Oversees hiring, performance reviews, and other key aspects of team management.
  • Provides direction and guidance to research associates working at the centre, as needed.
  • Establishes clear performance expectations, regularly evaluates progress, and recognizes achievements. Takes proactive steps to address performance challenges.
  • Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives and contributions are valued and celebrated. Removes barriers to success and motivates the team to achieve their goals.

Requirements

  • Master’s or doctoral degree in engineering, natural sciences, applied sciences, or a related field relevant to energy or resource systems.
  • 5-10 years of leadership experience in engineering, technology development, technology administration, translational research, and research funding bodies.
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, intuitive and empathetic listening skills and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience interacting with industry partners or senior external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in working in/with provincial and federal government funding agencies and programs is preferred.
  • Experience in leading large research and innovation proposals is preferred.
Benefits
  • comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic planningresearch administrationfinancial managementgrant writingproject evaluationresource allocationbusiness process transformationoperational efficiencyfundraisingcollaborative research
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementteam managementcollaborationproblem-solvingempathyperformance evaluationmotivationinclusivity
Certifications
Master’s degreeDoctoral degree