Research Portfolio Manager (Designated Position)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP (voluntary)

Health and dental plans

Wellness allowance

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a part-time Research Portfolio Manager (0.71 FTE) to oversee a portfolio of research initiatives, reporting to the Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies. Hybrid work is available, with an emphasis on effective management of timelines and deliverables.

The role requires a PhD with 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong staff supervision and stakeholder management skills, and proven ability to coordinate complex

Qualifications

• PhD with 2–5 years' experience in research program or project management.
• Experience managing complex research projects or programs.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Strong project-management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a university, research, health, community-based environment.
• Ability to distinguish operational matters from PI- or institutional-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of a complex research portfolio across multiple initiatives.
• Develop and manage portfolio-wide project management tools, dashboards, work plans, records, and tracking systems.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges, and provide strategic updates.
• Supervise and support project coordination staff by establishing priorities, assigning work, monitoring deliverables, and promoting PM practices.
• Coordinate major research initiatives, including BRACE-BQT+ and genCARE Nova Scotia, by overseeing implementation plans and stakeholder commitments.
• Support the administration of research infrastructure, grants, governance activities, and externally funded projects.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Research Project

Research Project Various research projects, including BRACE-BQT+, genCARE Nova Scotia, BQTDH, BC-CAD-A, the BSRIled NSERC Alliance Society Project, and the Black Studies Research Institute in STEMM (BSRI).

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Nursing

Posting Number

Posting Number S328-26

Employee Group

Employee Group Grant-Paid (non-union)

Position Type

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 18 months

Employment Type

Employment Type Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.71

Salary

Salary $63,337 – $84,730 per annum, prorated to $44,969 -$60,158 for 0.71 FTE

Classification

Provisional Statement

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies, the Research Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining an integrated view of the research portfolio, managing designated project coordinators, overseeing project-management systems, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and identifying operational issues requiring action or PI-level decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of a complex research portfolio by maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements across multiple research initiatives.
• Develop and manage portfolio-wide project management tools, dashboards, work plans, records, and tracking systems to support effective research operations and decision-making.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges, and provide strategic updates and recommendations to support timely project delivery.
• Supervise and support project coordination staff by establishing priorities, assigning work, monitoring deliverables, providing guidance, and promoting consistent project management practices across the portfolio.
• Coordinate major research initiatives, including BRACE -BQT+ and genCARE Nova Scotia, by overseeing implementation plans, project documentation, operational activities, and stakeholder commitments.
• Support the successful administration of research infrastructure, grants, governance activities, and externally funded projects through collaboration with researchers, project teams, advisory groups, and institutional partners.

Note

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians).

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

Hybrid Work Eligibility

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• PhD with two to five years’ relevant experience in research program or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex research projects or research programs.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Strong project-management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience working in a university, research, health, community-based, or related environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to distinguish operational matters from issues requiring PI (Principal Investigator) , academic, or institutional decision-making.

Assets

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

• voluntary RRSP
• health and dental plans
• wellness allowance
• employee and family assistance program
• tuition assistance program

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter