About the role
Job Purpose
The Manager: Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading the implementation of complex cross-functional projects aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the development, planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic initiatives across the organization, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success metrics; facilitating project team meetings and stakeholder communications; and monitoring project progress, proactively identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
- Ensure projects align with Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) values and strategic goals
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, working closely with departments such as Operations, Development, Outreach & Community Services, and Finance to coordinate efforts
- Act as a liaison between senior leadership and project teams to ensure alignment and accountability
- Develop and maintain project tracking documentation, work plans, timelines, and dashboards
- Provide regular reports to update leadership and board committees on project status and outcomes.
- Evaluate project effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts
- Promote best practices in project management across the organization
- Mentor staff on project planning and execution methodologies as needed
- Support organizational change initiatives that increase agility and innovation, as well as related change management and communication efforts
- Participate in supervision, evaluation, training, and other meetings as required
- Be thoroughly familiar with and ensure adherence to pertinent legislation, regulations, contracts, guidelines, OHS mission, policies, procedures, plans and collective agreement
- Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
- Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Serve as an ambassador for the OHS, working with OHS leadership to understand and communicate strategic priorities
- Provide advice and assistance to other managers, directors, CEO, and OHS Board and committees as required
- Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
- May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Director: Strategy & Development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in project management
- PMP certification or equivalent training is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional working proficiency in spoken English and full professional proficiency in written English is required
Working conditions/physical requirements
- Employee may be required to work evenings, holiday and weekend shifts
- Employment is conditional upon maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
- Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely
How To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please apply via the Ottawa Humane Society Careers Centre.
The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.
We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers review results and decide who moves forward.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Schedule
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Not the right fit? Search for Manager: Strategic Initiatives jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer board of directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.
The OHS is proudly an Ontario Living Wage Employer, recognizing that work deserves above and beyond the minimum reward and that paying a living wage is an investment in building a dedicated team for Ottawa's animals.
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About the role
Job Purpose
The Manager: Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading the implementation of complex cross-functional projects aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the development, planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic initiatives across the organization, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success metrics; facilitating project team meetings and stakeholder communications; and monitoring project progress, proactively identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
- Ensure projects align with Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) values and strategic goals
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, working closely with departments such as Operations, Development, Outreach & Community Services, and Finance to coordinate efforts
- Act as a liaison between senior leadership and project teams to ensure alignment and accountability
- Develop and maintain project tracking documentation, work plans, timelines, and dashboards
- Provide regular reports to update leadership and board committees on project status and outcomes.
- Evaluate project effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts
- Promote best practices in project management across the organization
- Mentor staff on project planning and execution methodologies as needed
- Support organizational change initiatives that increase agility and innovation, as well as related change management and communication efforts
- Participate in supervision, evaluation, training, and other meetings as required
- Be thoroughly familiar with and ensure adherence to pertinent legislation, regulations, contracts, guidelines, OHS mission, policies, procedures, plans and collective agreement
- Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
- Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Serve as an ambassador for the OHS, working with OHS leadership to understand and communicate strategic priorities
- Provide advice and assistance to other managers, directors, CEO, and OHS Board and committees as required
- Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
- May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Director: Strategy & Development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in project management
- PMP certification or equivalent training is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional working proficiency in spoken English and full professional proficiency in written English is required
Working conditions/physical requirements
- Employee may be required to work evenings, holiday and weekend shifts
- Employment is conditional upon maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
- Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely
How To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please apply via the Ottawa Humane Society Careers Centre.
The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.
We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers review results and decide who moves forward.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Schedule
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Not the right fit? Search for Manager: Strategic Initiatives jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer board of directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.
The OHS is proudly an Ontario Living Wage Employer, recognizing that work deserves above and beyond the minimum reward and that paying a living wage is an investment in building a dedicated team for Ottawa's animals.