Position Title: Data Project Manager
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Ottawa, ON
Language Requirements: English or Bilingual (English and French)
Role Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Data Project Manager that will actively coordinate and execute research and data management projects across Canada, with a focus on Indigenous history and cultural research. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day movement of projects by building detailed schedules, assigning tasks, tracking deliverables, monitoring budgets, and following up directly with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
You will work collaboratively to enhance efficiency and support all functional areas. Developing and implementing communications and reporting strategies you will also manage schedules, budgets, resourcing, compliance and risk management with the support from a Project Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management and Execution:
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Develop and oversee comprehensive data project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
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Lead teams to meet critical milestones and deliverables, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholder objectives.
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Build and maintain project schedules, task trackers, and workflows.
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Assign and monitor tasks to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
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Track budgets, expenses, risks, and issues; escalate and support resolution.
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Coordinate approvals, documentation, and ensure files area accurate and audit-ready
Team Management:
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Lead team meetings, set agendas, document action items, and ensure follow-up.
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Provide day-to-day direction to remove blockers and maintain project momentum.
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Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and monitor team capacity.
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Guide and mentor team members to support strong performance and accountability
Stakeholder Engagement:
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Maintain transparent and culturally sensitive communication with clients, communities, and partners.
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Uphold respect for Indigenous protocols, values, and cultural safety principles.
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Competitive salary
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage (if eligible)
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An enriching opportunity to contribute to impactful research that champions Indigenous voices and narratives.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
About CDCI Research
Established in 1998, CDCI Research is Canada’s leading historical research management and litigation support organization, with offices in Ottawa and Vancouver. We specialize in litigation support, historical and applied research, and comprehensive records management for diverse public and private sector clients nationwide. CDCI Research takes pride in advancing research that supports Indigenous communities and highlights Canada’s path toward Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about our work at www.cdci.ca.
