Digital Innovation Research Manager

Drive digital innovation from Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Innovation Place location in Saskatoon, combining research leadership with project delivery and partner development.Reporting to the Director of DICE, the Research Manager leads applied research projects across artificial intelligence, SLAM architecture, cybersecurity, and digital technologies. You will establish partner objectives, select research methods, guide technical solutions, and oversee projects from concept through dissemination. The work supports practical adoption throughout Saskatchewan and beyond.Key Responsibilities:
Set research objectives and methods with industry and community partnersLead projects through execution, evaluation, and disseminationBuild partnerships with government, Indigenous organizations, and businessesLead engagement sessions, workshops, consultations, and business developmentCommunicate findings through reports, presentations, publications, and conferencesRequirements:
Relevant technical degree or equivalent combination of qualificationsFive years of professional experience with leadership progressionKnowledge of applied research, experimental design, and knowledge mobilizationStrong proposal writing, grant development, and business case skillsExcellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and relationship-building abilitiesUse research leadership, partnership building, and digital technology expertise to expand DICE’s applied innovation portfolio.
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