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NRC job: Senior Project Manager

National Research Council (NRC) Canada.

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Your Challenge

Reporting to the Manager, Partnership Development, the Senior Project Manager Leads the Project Portfolio Management Group, and manages the portfolio of Knowledge Management  projects including inter-project coordination, resource allocation, preparation of project proposals, as well as scheduling, risk analysis, and project prioritization. Develops and improves, on a continuous basis, project management processes and practices at Knowledge Management in alignment with the NRC project management framework.

Directly manages high-value strategic projects.

Communicates project status and prepares and recommends new proposals for approval.

Responsible for project management web pages as a valued source of current information on resources, tools and processes.

Acts as a knowledgeable resource to Knowledge Management project managers and provides support, guidance, mentoring and training in initiating, planning, managing and executing projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, computer science, or a relevant field from a recognized university.

Professional qualifications in Project Management would be a definite asset.

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Closing Date

June 1, 2012

Apply using the link on the job posting.

CISTI jobs: Foresight Lead

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Classification: RCO [Research Council Officer]

Type: This is a continuing position.  [i.e. not a term position]

Language Requirements: Bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB

Closing Date: March 1, 2012  Applications will be accepted until 23:59 Eastern Time.

Notes

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.

Experience

• Significant experience in planning, developing and implementing foresight and futures investigations in a science-based organization
• Significant experience in presenting strategic analyses and recommendations from foresight initiatives for action by senior management
• Extensive experience in building teams, collaborative networks and sustaining stakeholder relationships in a science-based, research environment
• Extensive experience in using project management methodologies to achieve planned outcomes
• Demonstrated published record of the candidate’s contributions to foresight investigations or studies (minimally 5 investigations must be included with the application)

Salary Range

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. The RCO group uses a person-based classification system instead of the more common duties-based classification system. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, skill, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience. ...an incumbent occupying a position within the RCO Groups is currently entitled to receive a terminable allowance of $8,000 per year plus the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 a year.

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