Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Project Manager

Department/Unit

Planning and Analytics

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S177-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$68,105 - $91,237 per annum

Classification

ADM-06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness is accountable for ensuring smooth, efficient institutional operations and supporting the strategic priorities of Dalhousie by providing shared services in the space of strategy development, project and planning support, data warehousing, governance and advanced analytics. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Planning and Strategy, the Project Manager will be a vital member of the Planning & Institutional Effectiveness team, playing a key role in advancing strategic and operational initiatives related to administrative transformation across the university.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of complex, university-wide projects aligned with administrative transformation and institutional priorities. Manage a portfolio of high-impact initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, on time, and on budget while maintaining quality standards. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by coordinating project teams, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing external partners and vendors. Develop and maintain key project documentation, including detailed plans, budgets, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications. Contribute to the development and standardization of project management tools, templates, and best practices to support ongoing transformation efforts. Apply change management strategies to support adoption, build readiness, and address impacts to people, processes, and policies.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a related field such as business administration, plus a minimum of five years' progressive relevant experience within complex, matrixed organizations (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Proven experience in project management, business analysis and change management as well as experience in the field of higher education. Highly motivated with strong judgment and analytical skills as well as proven tact and diplomacy. Excellent team-building, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills. Professional formal project/program management training.

Assets

Formal training/certification in business analysis and/or change management.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's

core

and

leadership

competencies, in particular:



Thinking and Acting Strategically Relationship Building Resource & Process Management Accountability for Performance & Results Change & Innovation

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

here

.


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

10/23/2025

Close Date

11/06/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19600