In support of SickKids 2025 and future strategies, SickKids' Enterprise Strategy team is looking for a dynamic Project Manager who can balance multiple priorities and work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, and partners to support strategy development and execution, and to manage high-impact strategic projects. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Strategy, the successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced, team-oriented environment helping to shape the future of paediatric research, education, care, and operations at SickKids and beyond.

Here is What You'll Get to Do:

• Work closely with project sponsors, executive leads, and stakeholders to support implementation and operationalization of key initiatives (project tracking, project management support, consultation).
• Plan and facilitate strategy development including but not limited to stakeholder engagement (e.g., interviews, focus groups, survey, etc.), quantitative and qualitative data collection, environmental scanning and literature reviews, and synthesis.
• Support portfolio leaders with translation of strategy to implementation plans including the development of objectives using the Balanced Scorecard and/or Objectives and Key Results (OKR) frameworks, ensuring alignment with SickKids corporate priorities.
• Support the development and maintenance of multi-year implementation plans including tracking Balanced Scorecard activities, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), institutional KPIs, and milestones.
• Engage with stakeholders across strategic priorities and projects to track progress and results, identify interdependencies, and ensure aligned strategy execution.
• Establish budgets and financial models to support strategy execution and implementation of strategic projects.
• Provide organizational support for developing and implementing key governance structures (drafting reports/updates, managing lifecycle of working groups/committees, etc.).
• Develop efficient and effective systems to provide organizational support to the Enterprise Strategy team, Senior Management, Steering Committees, and other governance structures.
• Develop and utilize analytics tools to track strategic projects and report key information to stakeholders.
• Support the development of business cases and funding/grant proposals to advance strategic aims
• Draft strategy updates for internal and external audiences (Executive Committees, Senior Management, etc.).
• Promote collaborative approaches to problem solving across disciplines, partners, and institutions, fostering a trusting and respectful environment.
• Stay abreast of global paediatric academic health sciences strategies, technologies, and initiatives.

Here is What You'll Need:

Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in software programs for tracking metrics, project planning, and budget projections (Microsoft Office)
• Understanding of relational databases and comfortable using analytics programs (PowerBI)
• Familiarity with the healthcare system and the role of research in academic institutions
• Strong ability to approach new concepts, problem solve, and synthesize ideas
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as proficiency in communication arts (visual decks, infographics, etc.)
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in related field (Masters Level)
• PMP Certification an asset
• Proven track record of managing projects and leading project teams.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in project or program management within the healthcare sector (pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/life science industry, hospital/academic health sciences institutions, etc.)

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

If you're excited about working with SickKids but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

Here's What You'll Love:

• Join the SickKids Team and work alongside the best and brightest. Freedom to innovate and be your authentic self. Supports include: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Wellness & Peer Support Programs, and Group Benefits Program.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Employment Type: Permanent full-time (35 hours/week)