Manager, Strategy, Planning and Integration

Canadian Blood Services•Ottawa, ON

20h•CA$114,800 - CA$135,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Manager, Strategy Planning and Integration to join our dynamic Inclusion, Sustainability and Engagement (ISE) team. The ISE team works to ensure Canadian Blood Services is a leader in inclusion, sustainability and engagement, best positioning us to be prepared for the ever changing present and future. It stewards natural intersections between our social impact and our purpose — identifying and removing barriers to inclusion and belonging within Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will help shape and coordinate the division-wide portfolio of strategic initiatives. Working closely with leaders within ISE and partners across the organization, you will support strategic planning, portfolio oversight, performance measurement, reporting, and financial planning while helping connect priorities across teams. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys bringing people together, translating strategy into action, and adapting to evolving priorities.

Requirements

University degree in a relevant discipline, MBA or other equivalent professional degree preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in strategy, planning, and execution.
5+ years of experience in developing and fostering effective professional relationships.
Excellent group facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent understanding of strategy management and portfolio management.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Help define priorities, roadmaps, and performance measures that support divisional goals and long-term direction.
Monitor progress, guide prioritization decisions, and help leaders keep strategic initiatives aligned and on track.
Strengthen integration of priorities and initiatives throughout the organization by building relationships and working collaboratively across teams.
Support informed decision-making and demonstrate progress against strategic objectives by applying sound judgement to risk identification, performance measurement, and reporting.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and funding processes that enable successful delivery of divisional priorities.
Help advance key initiatives and foster alignment among stakeholders and senior leaders through clear communication, facilitation, and well-developed briefing materials.