We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, New Program Development, we are looking for a Project Manager, New Program Launches, to join us for a 14-month contract. As our new Project Manager, you will play a critical role in Yorkville's growth strategy, supporting the development and launch of new programs. You will manage multiple concurrent new program launch projects collaboratively with cross-functional teams, review and optimize existing program processes, develop and implement new methods, and drive continuous innovation and best practices.

This is a full-time hybrid role, working 1-2 days a week in our downtown Toronto office.

What's in it for you

Impact. You will play a key role in bringing new programs to life, supporting over 1,000 faculty and staff and impacting 17,000 students across three provinces. Your work will directly contribute to Yorkville University's growth strategy, shaping the future of education through successful program development and launches.

Autonomy. You will lead and manage multiple projects, drawing on your expertise to optimize processes, implement best practices, and introduce efficiencies in new program development. With the trust of senior leadership, you will drive improvements and refine workflows that have a lasting impact.

Exposure. You will work with renowned subject matter experts, faculty, and senior leaders, gaining valuable insight into academic program development. You will have the opportunity to present updates to university leadership, influence decision-making, and build relationships across departments.

Career development. Yorkville University is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. You will join an organization that inspires change, nurtures collaboration, supports faculty and students in their journey, and continuously innovates.

As our Project Manager, you will:

• Own the process. You will plan and manage 4-6 concurrent launch projects, overseeing all project lifecycle phases. You will track progress, anticipate challenges, and report to leadership on the new program idea pipeline, providing detailed status updates, including project milestones, change requests, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration. You will support and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between stakeholders. You will facilitate collaboration across departments, proactively addressing challenges and keeping projects moving forward efficiently.
• Manage project administration. You will oversee project plans, scope changes, contracts,, project resources, and meetings. You will ensure that all documentation—agendas, meeting notes, status reports, and action items—is accurately maintained to support project execution and continuous improvement.
• Optimize and implement best practices. You will develop and refine project management processes, introducing efficiencies and best practices to enhance program development, launch timelines, and overall execution. You will continuously assess and improve workflows, ensuring new program initiatives are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure strategic alignment and reporting. You will report regularly to leadership, providing insights into project status, risks, and opportunities. Your ability to translate complex project details into clear, data-driven updates will help drive decision-making at the executive level.
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture. You will contribute to a collaborative, equity-driven environment where all team members can grow, thrive, and contribute to impactful projects. You will support our corporate mission of championing student success by ensuring new programs are designed and launched effectively to meet the needs of faculty, students, and the broader university community.

As our Project Manager, New Program Development, you bring:

• The experience. You have successfully managed multiple complex projects concurrently from end to end in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You excel in project, resource, and change management, demonstrating the ability to navigate complexity and drive results. You take a solution-oriented, proactive approach, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You are disciplined and decisive, capable of taking ownership and making informed decisions to keep projects on track. Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet and MS Project is preferred, and a PMP designation an asset
• The knowledge. You understand the intricacies of university structures and the respect due to field experts and academic leaders. You have the confidence and maturity to collaborate with senior stakeholders while ensuring project success. Your experience in government relations or a regulated industry allows you to navigate approval processes, interpret regulations, and manage compliance requirements for private, for-profit universities. Your MS Office skills(PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams) enable you to work efficiently across projects and teams.
• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You can create clear documentation, deliver compelling presentations, and confidently lead meetings with 30+ participants—onsite, online, or over the phone. You are a strong relationship builder, maintaining open and effective lines of communication with internal teams and external partners. You excel in providing feedback, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions that align with organizational goals. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from C-suite executives and academic leaders to students, staff, and government representatives.

Why work at Yorkville University?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role.
• A virtual interview with a Senior Project Manager to share more about your experience. It will be an opportunity to learn more about the role and how it fits within the larger team.
• A virtual interview with the SVP, New Program Development, to discuss how your contributions will support the successful development and launch of new programs and how the role fits within the broader strategic initiatives.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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