Director, Operations Hub

Union/Affiliation: Administrative Professional Excluded Staff Pay range: $132,149 to $170,980 annually SFU Department Descr: VPRI - Research Operations Position Grade: 15 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. Research Operations supports SFU’s research mission by providing integrated expertise across the research life cycle, from strategic funding development through implementation, compliance and long-term operational stewardship. The unit brings together research administration, institutional awards, legal, technical and operational expertise to help faculty and senior leaders pursue complex opportunities, manage institutional commitments and strengthen SFU’s research capacity. Working closely with the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, faculties, administrative units, external partners and funders, Research Operations helps translate institutional priorities into coordinated, high-impact research initiatives that advance SFU’s vision as a leading research university committed to inclusive and sustainable impact. The Operation Hub is a new department within the portfolio. About The Role This is an opportunity to shape how SFU delivers its most ambitious research infrastructure and institutional research initiatives. As Director, Operations Hub, you will provide senior leadership for high-value, complex projects where strategic judgment, strong governance and disciplined execution matter. You will advise senior research leaders on feasibility, risk and long-term sustainability; mobilize cross-functional expertise across the university; and build scalable operating models that help major initiatives move from concept to launch to sustainable operations. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in strengthening SFU’s capacity to pursue major funding opportunities and deliver research initiatives with lasting institutional impact. You are a strategic, collaborative and credible leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. You bring sound judgment, political acuity and the ability to turn ambiguity into practical plans, decisions and delivery models. You are comfortable advising senior executives, influencing across organizational boundaries and building trust with researchers, administrators, funders and partners. You are proactive, solutions-oriented and resilient under pressure, with a strong commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, equity, diversity and inclusion. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field) and 8 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strategic leadership and decision-support skills, including the ability to assess feasibility, risk, institutional fit and long-term sustainability for complex initiatives. Advanced financial, operational and risk management capability, including development of contingency strategies for high-value, multi-year projects. Strong governance and organizational design skills, including the ability to establish decision structures, accountability mechanisms, operating models and performance measures. Exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills with senior leaders, researchers, administrative units, funders, partners and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mobilize matrixed institutional resources and deliver high-priority initiatives under compressed timelines. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX): 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Employer paid defined benefit pension plan On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds* And more! Prorated for part-time employees Additional Information The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

Provide senior leadership for high-value, complex research infrastructure projects and institutional initiatives. Advise senior leaders on feasibility and risk while building scalable operating models to move initiatives from concept to sustainable operations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of directly related experience. Must possess advanced skills in strategic leadership, financial risk management, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

• 4 weeks vacation • Hybrid-work program • Employer paid defined benefit pension plan • On-campus tuition waiver • Off-campus tuition reimbursements • Professional development funds

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Strategic Leadership
• Risk Management
• Financial Management
• Organizational Design
• Governance
• Relationship Building
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Execution
• Change Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Operational Stewardship
• Decision Support

• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

36 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Director