Transportation Grants Program Lead

RDP; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental care

Health spending account

Pension plan

Vacation allotments

Tuition waivers

Professional development funding

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a Program Development Manager – Transportation Grants to lead strategic learning initiatives for Industry Advancement Grant funded projects.

In collaboration with the Dean and project sponsor, you will engage with internal and external partners to tailor learning programs, use data insights for recommendations, and oversee subject matter experts while meeting funding agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Adult Learning, Educational Leadership, or related discipline.
• Agile Project Management certification preferred.
• 5+ years experience in adult education, curriculum design, and/or program development.
• 3–5 years team lead or management experience.
• 3–5 years project management experience.
• Experience with accreditation, regulatory, or quality assurance processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads research and stakeholder engagement with employers, industry reps, associations and government agencies.
• Develops comprehensive learning strategies to support funding agency requirements.
• Oversees program design and learning tools using ADDIE and other best practices.
• Architects large-scale learning journeys acting as a product owner for the funding agency.
• Leads budgeting, reporting, and governance processes to ensure compliance with agencies and policies.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related

Agile Project Management certification

Job description

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a Program Development Manager – Transportation Grants to lead strategic learning initiatives for Industry Advancement Grant funded projects.

In collaboration with the Dean and project sponsor, you will engage with internal and external partners to tailor learning programs, use data insights for recommendations, and oversee subject matter experts while meeting funding agency requirements.