Systems Change Program Manager for Community Impact

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto in North York, Ontario, is seeking a Program Manager, Systems Change to lead a multi-stakeholder systems change project. This full-time, in-person role focuses on strategy, planning, supervision and stakeholder engagement to ensure objectives and funder requirements are met.

The Project Manager will oversee research activities, partnerships, regional coordination, and timely reporting, while managing budgets and risks.

Qualifications

• A degree in project management, public policy, social sciences, community development or related field.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience managing community, research, systems change or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment and managing budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, facilitation and event planning.
• Experience managing government-funded or foundation-funded projects is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel; a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project plans, timelines, activities and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, milestones, targets, budgets, risks and contractual requirements.
• Oversee research, environmental scans, surveys, interviews, focus groups and data analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, advisory committees, regional networks and other stakeholders.
• Oversee stakeholder outreach, participant engagement, consultations and regional coordination.
• Supervise and support project staff, including the Project Coordinator, Research Assistant and Administrative Support Assistant.
• Lead the planning and delivery of regional meetings, conferences, summits, workshops and training sessions
• Guide the development of project tools, resources, training materials, frameworks and recommendations.
• Review and approve reports, presentations, briefing notes and communication materials.
• Prepare funder reports, progress updates, evaluation reports and final project deliverables.
• Manage the project budget, expenses, procurement, consultants and service providers.
• Identify and address project risks, challenges, delays and emerging priorities.
• Ensure project activities comply with organizational policies, funder requirements, privacy standards and ethical research practices.
• Support the development of strategies to sustain project partnerships, tools and outcomes beyond the funding period.
• Represent the project at meetings, conferences, consultations and public events

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Event planning

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in project management, public policy, social sciences, community development or related field

Job description

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto in North York, Ontario, is seeking a Program Manager, Systems Change to lead a multi-stakeholder systems change project. This full-time, in-person role focuses on strategy, planning, supervision and stakeholder engagement to ensure objectives and funder requirements are met.

The Project Manager will oversee research activities, partnerships, regional coordination, and timely reporting, while managing budgets and risks.