RAIMS Program Lead — Animal Care Module

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Special Projects Manager to oversee a multi-year initiative to digitize research administration. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a relevant undergraduate degree, and a PMP certification. Responsibilities include managing vendor selections, project timelines, and communication with stakeholders. This is a temporary full-time position from February 2026 to July 2027, offering a dynamic role in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong technical background with enterprise implementation knowledge.
• Expertise in project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RFP process for vendor selection.
• Manage the full project lifecycle using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align project goals.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Communication

Change management

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, IT, Software Engineering, or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

A leading educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Special Projects Manager to oversee a multi-year initiative to digitize research administration. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a relevant undergraduate degree, and a PMP certification. Responsibilities include managing vendor selections, project timelines, and communication with stakeholders. This is a temporary full-time position from February 2026 to July 2027, offering a dynamic role in a collaborative environment.