Department of Internal Medicine
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Position number: 38169
Date posted: August 21, 2026
Project Manager CLL Unit - Level 8 (EMAPS)
Term Full-Time
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Salary:
$42.77 to $68.43 per hour ($77,842.65 to $124,548.24 per annum)
Appointment Dates
September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2027
For more information please contact: Katie Poitras - [email protected]
MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study.
- Prince2 Practioner or PMP Certification with a minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive project management experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
- A minimum of 2 years progressive experience working directly in operations and/or management.
- Must have experience supporting a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects within specified timelines and budget constraints.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Experience in resource allocation and budget management.
- Experience in using project management software and tools to plan, track, and report project progress.
- Demonstrated use of online and cloud-based platforms for collaboration and communication, such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Drive.
- Wet bench, clinical trial or translational research experience at the graduate level is an asset.
- Familiarity with research and academic operations, including regulatory compliance and ethical considerations preferred.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts effectively is required.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks are required.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to a large group is required.
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff if required.
- Ability to make sound independent judgements and utilize problem-solving abilities is required.
- Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous complex tasks, timelines priorities and projects is required.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout project execution is required.
- Familiarity with project management software and tools to facilitate project planning, tracking, and reporting are required.
- Ability to balance a budget and manage resources efficiently is required.
- Ability to manage electronic calendar, schedule and run meetings is required.
- An understanding of the research systems, particularly CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of University of Manitoba systems such as FAST, EPIC and CONCUR is preferred.
- Research Manitoba, CFI and proposal central and other foundation platforms and reporting procedures is an asset.
- Knowledge of University of Manitoba policies and procedures related to research funds is an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Biorender is an asset.
Financial:
- Manages individual project funding, ensures adherence to funding terms and timelines, obtains funding extensions where necessary.
- Designs and implements reporting systems for monitoring project objectives and deliverables within the CLL unit, as well as with local, national and international partners, laboratory partners and data sciences partners.
- Allocate and manage resources efficiently, including personnel equipment, and materials, to optimize project outcomes.
- Prepares and presents performance results to CLL Unit Directors and collaborators.
- Prepares necessary supporting documentation and collaborates with University of Manitoba Office of Research Services and University of Manitoba Research & Special Fund Accounting Department to ensure timely transfer of funding to site partners and collaborators.
- Prepares supporting documentation and collaborates with the Paul Albrechtsen Research support office, and philanthropic granting agencies to ensure timely transfer of funding to site partners and collaborators and purchase of equipment or supplies required.
- Prepares supporting documentation and collaborates with the Industry partners or government agencies to ensure timely transfer of funding to site partners and collaborators or purchase of equipment or supplies required.
- Ensures appropriate systems are in place for processing, monitoring, and reporting as necessary.
Administration:
- Collaborates with research teams to develop project plans, define objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Assists in drafting case report forms, informed consent forms, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Responsible for the efficient operation and administration of a large interdisciplinary translational research projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Manages and coordinates local, national, and international partner collaborations, laboratory partners and data sciences partners for the interdisciplinary translational research projects.
- Develops and maintains efficient and effective central administrative office processes to build a high-quality research team.
- Coordinates and participates on committees as appropriate.
- Assists in coordinating and attends annual international consortium meetings.
- Drafting and supporting execution of subawards, material transfer agreements, data agreements and privacy assessments.
Communication:
- Fosters effective communication and collaboration among team members, encouraging a positive and productive work environment.
- Conducts regular meetings with project teams to facilitate two-way communication of information, issues, and challenges.
- Communicates on a regular basis with stakeholders and collaborators to review budgets, priorities, and deliverables, as well as other financial administrative issues unique to each project.
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, collaborators, and funders, to provide project updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
- Work with University Office of Research Services and Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute CancerCare Research Service Office to facilitate communication for research contractions, ethics submissions and renewals as required.
- Onboard new members and orient to research group and meetings with University and Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute as required.
- Update CCV, CV, Biosketch, of Unit Members and Teams for reports, grants, and communications including website.
- Prepare documents for grant submissions and ensure all requirements are met
Technical:
- Oversite of data and strategies to secure, share and deliver final web and app to involved parties
- Coordinate and lead operations of the unit, and supervise the research assistants and coordinators and research associates
- Manage data generated through the various investigators and ensure the curation and back up.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
