University Health Network is hiring a Project Manager

The University Health Network (UHN) is hiring a Project Manager to support the growth and coordination of a collaborative research team at the KITE Research Institute. This role plays a key part in supporting learners, facilitating project coordination, and ensuring research activities progress effectively within a supportive environment.

What You'll Do

• Plan and develop all aspects of assigned projects, determining timelines, schedules and resource requirements in collaboration with the project leader.
• Analyze information system requirements and develop new or modified systems to meet project needs.
• Execute project plans by leading the implementation team, monitoring tasks, and making recommendations to ensure desired outcomes.
• Work with user groups to define requirements and specifications for solutions and evaluate performance.
• Provide direct supervision, including interviewing and hiring staff, allocating resources, and monitoring, assigning and coordinating staff workloads.
• Conduct performance management, including setting expectations, motivating staff, completing reviews, and providing ongoing coaching.
• Monitor vacation, absenteeism, overtime and leaves of absence.
• Control and monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure costs do not exceed established limits.
• Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling and participating in meetings, providing status reports, and liaising with appropriate parties.
• Participate in the strategic planning process and act as a resource to others, keeping abreast of new developments to advise the team.

What We're Looking For

• Completion of a Master's degree in a related field or recognized equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience.
• Proven experience working on at least three projects with substantially different characteristics.
• Project planning, management and implementation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality work.
• Ability to use a team approach in solving problems.
• Can effectively manage multiple competing tasks and deadlines.

Team & Environment

You will be a key member of a collaborative research team that includes multiple learners. The team is intentionally learner-enabled rather than solely researcher-led. You will report to the Principal Investigator.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Additional perks including multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance), on-site gyms, and more.
• Compensation: $47.70 - $71.54 per hour.

Work Mode

This is an onsite role located at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (KITE Research Institute).

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.