Director, Program Development – Impact

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead program development, design, strategy, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational strategy and stakeholder priorities
Translate strategic objectives, government priorities, and ecosystem needs into effective program models
Identify emerging opportunities for new programs, partnerships, and funding modelss
Establish program development standards, processes, and governance frameworks
Lead the organization's evaluation function and oversee evaluation frameworks measuring program performance, outcomes, effectiveness, and return on investment
Develop program frameworks, theories of change, logic models, implementation plans, and performance expectations
Lead economic impact assessments covering economic growth, productivity, commercialization, talent outcomes, and ecosystem benefits
Oversee impact reports, performance dashboards, and evidence-based narratives for executives, Board members, government partners, and stakeholders
Build organizational capacity to use data and evidence for continuous improvement
Manage the full lifecycle from strategic need and policy challenge through program design, implementation, outcomes, evaluation, and improvement
Monitor the performance, strategic alignment, effectiveness, relevance, and value creation of the program portfolio
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for program development, evaluation, and economic impact analysis
Establish priorities, operating plans, and performance objectives
Foster collaboration across program, evaluation, policy, and operational teams
Report to the Vice President, Policy, Program Development and Government Relations

Requirements

Degree in Economics, Business, Public Policy, Statistics, Evaluation, or a related field
Graduate degree or equivalent experience is an asset
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in program development, strategy, evaluation, performance measurement, economic impact, preferably within research, innovation, or economic development
Experience designing, developing, and improving programs and translating evidence, data, and analysis into strategic recommendations and decisions
Strong understanding of program evaluation, performance measurement, economic impact assessment, and the Canadian research and innovation ecosystem
Experience managing complex program portfolios and balancing strategic priorities, resources, performance, and impact
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and stakeholders
Knowledge of written and spoken English is required
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Lived experience or perspectives connected to Indigenous worldviews are strong assets

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in program development, evaluation, and economic impact assessment, with a strong ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable program models. Proven track record in managing complex program portfolios and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.