Research Project Manager Nova Scotia

Lead research operations for Cape Breton University’s Homeward Bound initiative as a full-time hybrid Project Manager across rural Nova Scotia. Coordinate teams, timelines, and healthcare research partnerships.This one-year Project Manager appointment, renewable, supports a seven-year initiative for aging in the right place. You will coordinate multidisciplinary research involving healthcare, housing, social support, and community partners. The role reports to Dr. Kelsey Harvey and requires communication, organization, and project management expertise.Key Responsibilities:
Steward project systems, plans, milestones, schedules, and reportingCoordinate staffing, hiring, onboarding, renewals, training, and certificationsManage risks, issues, remedial actions, and project communicationsCoordinate sub-project teams, governance support, and project documentationPlan events, logistics, budgets, travel, venues, vendors, and accessibilityRequirements:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent education and experienceMinimum three-plus years managing projects valued over one million annuallyStrong analytical, organizational, communication, writing, and problem-solving skillsOffice 365 proficiency and project software adaptabilityWillingness to travel and attend occasional evening or weekend eventsApply project leadership, research governance, and collaborative coordination skills to Homeward Bound across Nova Scotia’s Eastern Health Zone.
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