Manager, SONAR360 and Platform, IRAP Program

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A government research organization is seeking a Manager for SONAR360 and Platform in Montreal. The successful candidate will oversee project development and management, ensuring deliverables meet operational requirements. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in IT and significant management experience. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive salary with additional bilingual bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including pension and health

Relocation assistance may be available

Bilingualism bonus

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in staff supervision, project management, and operational budgets.
• Experience in designing user-focused applications and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and delivering new programming, systems, and projects.
• Lead performance planning and reviews.
• Manage budgets for fee-for-service projects.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and communicative environment.

Skills

Management experience

Project management

Stakeholder relationships

CRM systems

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics CRM

Job description

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Manager, SONAR360 and Platform, IRAP Program

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, and racialized persons.

The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City : Ottawa or Montreal

Organizational Unit : Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification : RCO

Tenure : Continuing

Work Arrangements : Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees who telework will be required to travel to the work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their work schedule at their own expense.

Indigenous candidates may have important community connections and may be eligible for work arrangement exceptions. Please contact the hiring team for more information.

Notes : This position is being re-posted. If you previously applied, re-application is not necessary.

The Role

Join NRC, Canada's largest research and technology organization, and help bring research to life. We are seeking a Manager, SONAR360 and Platform to support NRC-IRAP’s Division Services. The ideal candidate shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity.

Reporting to the Director of Business Applications, the incumbent will:

1. Participate in developing and delivering new programming, systems, and projects, optimizing existing ones. Prioritize work, set goals, manage projects, and report progress. Act as a trusted advisor to IRAP’s Leadership.
2. Use project management processes to monitor performance, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget.
3. Communicate project performance and outcomes effectively to the team and clients.
4. Plan resources, skills, equipment, and facilities within budget to achieve objectives.
5. Manage budgets for fee-for-service projects, including expenditure and revenue forecasts.
6. Lead performance planning and reviews, recommending HR actions as needed.
7. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and communicative environment within IRAP.
8. Manage development, deployment, and improvement of IRAP CRM Application and platform, collaborating with stakeholders.
9. Establish future functionalities and improvements, prioritizing and implementing them.
10. Enhance CRM functionalities and usability using platform features.
11. Coordinate integration with other applications.
12. Work with stakeholders to ensure adoption through change management and training.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate experienced in project development and management, with a passion for building strong organizational relationships.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate the following in their application to be considered:

• Respond to all pre-screening questions.
• Education: Undergraduate degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• Significant and recent management experience in staff supervision, project, and operational budgets.
• Experience in management principles, advising senior management, stakeholder relationships, CRM systems, and overseeing complex projects.
• Experience in designing user-focused applications and working in evolving environments.

Assets :

• Experience in entrepreneurship or SME management of tech-based products/services.
• Experience with MS Dynamics CRM systems.
• Experience delivering Gs and Cs programs.
• Project management certification.

Note: Significant experience typically involves 3+ years, recent experience within 5 years, and complex projects spanning multiple organizations.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Verification over 5 years is required for background checks.

Additional Information

Salary ranges from $64,739 to $183,010, depending on expertise, outcomes, and impacts. Bilingualism bonus of $800/year applies for bilingual candidates. NRC offers competitive benefits, including pension, health, dental, and more.

Discover your possibilities at NRC, recognized as a top employer and innovator in Canada.

Notes

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar roles for one year.
• Preference given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Citizenship info should be included.
• Adherence to workplace safety is required.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Questions? Contact the hiring team with the requisition number (22072).

Closing Date : 19 August 2025 - 23:59 Eastern Time

• If currently a NRC employee, apply through SuccessFactors from your NRC computer.

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