PROJECT MANAGER

November 12, 2026

PROJECT MANAGER

Centre for Marine Simulation

School of Maritime Studies, Marine Institute

(Contractual position to August 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension)

DUTIES

Working with the Co-Principal Investigators (PIs) and reporting to the Director of the Centre for Marine Simulation, the Project Manager will collaborate with Memorial stakeholders and external partners to ensure that the project is executed on time and on budget. This includes managing budgets and schedules, and co-ordinating curriculum development and human factors research, as well as engaging with external partners, including the preparation of reports for the National Cybersecurity Consortium.

The successful applicant will be responsible for project management from planning to implementation and evaluation. Specific duties will include organizing project timelines and overseeing tasks assigned to others to ensure that deadlines are met; applying expertise and creative thinking to ambiguous situations to find solutions to complex, non-routine problems; identifying and fostering partnerships and collaborations with local and national entities; tracking project plan implementation against budget and schedule; co-ordinating reports and budget updates to stakeholders; planning team member engagement throughout the duration of the project; identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies; co-ordinating access to specialized facilities for teaching and research; organizing meetings with team members, research participants and external stakeholders; maintaining effective communications with project team, MI leadership, RIS and partners; and following best practices and policies employed by the University. The successful candidate may also be required to perform other related duties as assigned that support the successful execution of the project.

Qualifications

Experience (4–5 years) in project management or co-ordination, including budget monitoring, preferably in a university or industrial R&D environment; completion of a master’s degree in a related maritime, science or engineering discipline, or an equivalent amount of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, including verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to both build team capacity and work independently. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage projects and adhere to deadlines; the capacity to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders; and the ability to prioritize work. Formal project management qualifications or experience in similar roles would be an asset. The ideal candidate will have experience with the marine industry and its complex network of stakeholders. Experience writing funding proposals, project budgets and reports for funders would be assets, as would be experience in collaborative work with funding agencies and partner organizations.

SALARY $64,361 to $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional Pay Scale)

CLOSING DATE: November 27, 2026

COMPETITION NO. MUN03695

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

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