Data & Agri-Food Standards Leader

Canadian Standards Association; Calgary; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group is seeking a Program Manager, Data and Agri-food to lead strategic development and execution of standards-based solutions. You will manage a team of project managers, build senior-level relationships, and drive growth across data, cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and agri-food domains.

You will collaborate with government, industry and academia to advance initiatives while ensuring timely delivery, budgets, and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as data, engineering, or agriculture.
• Minimum 5 years in standards development or program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong strategic planning and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach and develop project managers to meet program objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and foster a high-performing culture.
• Ensure projects meet objectives and budgets, with timelines.
• Develop the annual program plan including budgets and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with key directors to pursue business development opportunities.
• Identify new opportunities in data and agri-food standards.
• Interface with external parties to advance program work.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry and government stakeholders.
• Lead committee management and support Chairs/VCs.
• Manage program funding contracts and relationships with funders.
• Support Communities of Interest development and knowledge mobilization.
• Improve customer loyalty, member engagement and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

BSc or B.Eng

5+ years standards development

Leadership experience 3-5 yrs

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSA Group is seeking a Program Manager, Data and Agri-food to lead strategic development and execution of standards-based solutions. You will manage a team of project managers, build senior-level relationships, and drive growth across data, cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and agri-food domains.

You will collaborate with government, industry and academia to advance initiatives while ensuring timely delivery, budgets, and high-quality outcomes.