Job Description

Senior Program Manager - Entrepreneurial InvestmentsAlberta Innovates is seeking a Senior Program Manager who will be responsible for managing and implementing strategies for Entrepreneurial Investments (EI) funding programs. The successful candidate will ensure programs are run efficiently and effectively to achieve the desired outcomes and will work with early stage Alberta-based technology companies as well as internal and external stakeholders to ensure programs are designed and delivered to meet EI's portfolio outcomes and client needs. This position is also expected to proactively act as a resource for the Executive Director to ensure reporting of strong portfolio outcomes as well as a resource for other program managers and client facing staff in the delivery of the investments.This is a full-time permanent role, preferably based in Edmonton, Alberta. Qualified and interested candidates eyeing to be based in Calgary are also encouraged to apply.Are you our next Senior Program Manager? You would be a good fit for this position if you:

• Passionate about delivering programs and activities to assist entrepreneurs.
• Exemplary skills in managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoys working with clients and teams to provide grant application support.
• Knack for analyzing and improving processes and increasing productivity and comfortable in preparing reports and recommendations.

We are game changersAlberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province's research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta's economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.Our subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, offers a diversified range of scientific engineering and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology scale-up. Our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to health to food and fibre. InnoTech Alberta offers you access to research talent, technical expertise, and unique facilities that can help accelerate technology development that serves both the private and public sector.Intrigued? Here's some more information about the position:Job DetailsResponsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Program Delivery and Management

• Develop and maintain appropriate communication processes with various stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate exchange of information and delivery of investments to investees.
• Develop project milestones with client after approval of an application
• Monitor progress of investments to ensure projects progress and alignment to funding agreement.
• Act as the client facing contact on the website for program specific inquiries.
• Manage the development and implement Entrepreneurial Investments marketing and communication strategies related to EI funding programs and outcomes with corporate communications team.
• Recommend and implement continuous program and process improvements across the suite of EI funding programs

• Represent Entrepreneurial Investments on internal and external working committees related to programs.
• Prepare program progress reports, quarterly reports for management, keep documentation and program and financial reporting up to date

• Apply strong grants process knowledge, evaluation skills and relationship building to projects involving the creation of strategic partnerships to support EI funding programs or the development of new funding programs.
• Work with external partners where required to deliver on program requirements.
• Gather and analyze relevant business intelligence, industry best practices, global opportunities, market trends, client feedback, and emerging technologies to support the program design.
• Manage a team of program managers to support delivery of the above activities.

Qualifications / Experience we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration, economics, science or engineering; preference will be given to those with MBA or related to quality/process improvement.
• Minimum 8 years post graduate work experience, and 2 years management or leadership role.
• Entrepreneurial industry experience.
• Proven experience in implementing and execution of collaborative projects.
• Familiar with Alberta's social, economic, environmental and technological needs and priorities.
• Experience in working in/with government and industry, a wide range of sectors, innovative technology development, and supporting programs
• Preferred experience include:

• Process improvement experience
• Program evaluation experience
• Project management
• Client coaching and relationship management
• Strong understanding of grant process governance and risks

Why Alberta Innovates?We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.At Alberta Innovates, we respect diversity and embrace an inclusive culture. We value uniqueness and different perspectives as they play a critical role in our success. To achieve this, individuals are selected based on qualifications, merit, and abilities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis.If you think you are the person we are looking for, we encourage you to apply immediately. This job advertisement closes on December 8, 2024.ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW

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