Job Description

Job Posting Title Manager, Research & Development Centre

Job Category IT Management

Language Requirements Bilingual / Bilingue

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Posting End Date 2023-08-24

Job Grade L2 Zone B

Pay Range Commensurate with Experience / Selon l\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience

Job Summary Reporting to and collaborating with the Director, CTO Services, the Manager, R&D Centre, is responsible for establishing an R&D Centre and subsequently leading and coordinating research and development activities for the Technology Organization (TO) at NAV CANADA at all times ensuring that strategic objectives are supported.

Collaborating internally with stakeholders across the Technology Organization and externally with business partners and academia, the Manager coordinates activities related to conceptual ideation, stakeholder value exploration, evaluation of emerging technologies and/or processes, with a view to selecting and developing those that are most promising through PoC-driven evaluation.



What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role:

The Senior Manager will.

• Define the mandate of the R&D Centre: Clearly define the objective and scope of the R&D Centre. Identify the areas of focus, such as new services or technologies, and determine the desired outcomes and strategies, based on a firm understanding of NAV CANADA\xe2\x80\x99s strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop processes and frameworks: Develop processes and frameworks that enable the R&D Centre to function efficiently and effectively and align with pre-established processes and frameworks. Establish guidelines for idea generation, evaluation, and selection, as well as for project management and communication.
• Identify the resources needed: Determine the resources needed to establish and operate the R&D Centre, such as physical and virtual space, equipment, technology, and staffing.
• Establish budget Identify potential sources of funding, such as internal budget, grants, and partnerships with external organizations. Develop a budget for the R&D Centre that includes expenses such as salaries, equipment, marketing, and events.
• Establish partnerships: Establish partnerships with universities, research institutions, startups, and other external organizations to gain access to new ideas, talent, and resources. It is extremely important to leverage relevant innovation everywhere!

What you bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology; post-graduate degree such as MBA is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years technology management experience, including substantive experience in each of the relevant disciplines: Design and implementation of full stack architecture (application, data, security, and infrastructure) on premise and cloud.
• Significant experience working in or closely with business and/or operational functions.
• Experience in developing collaborative people networks to pursue new research opportunities
• Experience in establishing an R&D centre is an asset.
• Strong negotiation skills applied both internally and externally with third parties

How others describe you:

• Ability to develop a vision and strategy for the R&D Centre, aligning it with the organization\'s goals
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers and software developers, delegate responsibilities, manage projects, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to deliver presentations to a large audience and to senior management
• Ability to interface with key clients and senior management and build sustainable relationships.
• Ability to develop guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ability to coach and mentor staff at all levels.
• Ability to manage large, complex, and material investment initiatives
• An effective motivator of people with the ability to create a culture of teamwork and to empower others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the desired quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to leverage modern multi-media techniques to communicate complex ideas in a simple, engaging manner.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive cross-functional collaboration.

Working Conditions:

• Travel is approximately 10% of the time
• General office environment
• This position is based at Ottawa Head Office Location and may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive in accordance with NAV CANADA\xe2\x80\x99s Drug and Alcohol policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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