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About the Role

The Manager, Ecosystem Engagement is responsible for designing and developing strategic initiatives within the automotive and mobility portfolio, leading a team to deliver projects and activities related to partnership, ecosystem collaboration, strategic initiatives, and OVIN's outreach, engagement, communications, thought leadership, and public education. The role also involves identifying opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships, and exploring areas of growth for the portfolio.

Responsibilities

Lead staff on planning and delivering strategic initiatives and activities, providing guidance, coaching, and alignment to overarching objectives.
Manage and deliver key portfolio content and externally facing documents, including presentations, proposals, program information, news releases, and website content.
Lead team to develop and deliver marketing and promotional opportunities, events, workshops, stakeholder engagement, and outreach.
Collaborate with staff and ecosystem partners to provide project-focused support for strategic program goals.
Support the identification of opportunities, including thought leadership and public education/awareness activities.
Identify opportunities, advise on strategy, recommend solutions, foster external partnerships, and align with portfolio objectives.
Liaise with various stakeholder groups, including project partners and government stakeholders, to ensure alignment with deliverables and outcomes.
Recommend priorities, advise on resource requirements, and develop roadmaps for strategic execution.
Support project teams in delivering timely and high-quality project updates to key stakeholders and funders.
Collaborate cross-departmentally with Business Development, Finance, and Marketing and Communications teams.
Perform other tasks as required to support the organization and/or portfolio.

Requirements

Formal, specialized post-graduate education in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or a relevant field.
5-7 years of experience in consulting, project management, and/or communications and marketing.
Proven leadership ability and experience managing/coaching a team with diverse skillsets.
Experience leading and managing high-complexity programs with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Experience developing and managing partnerships and defining/gaining stakeholder buy-in.
Ability to respond to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written, presentation preparation and delivery).
Ability to apply expertise and think creatively to solve complex problems.
Strong business relationship management skills with diverse stakeholder groups.
Strong understanding of industry, academia, policy, planning, government priorities, and commercial endeavors.
Automotive and mobility industry knowledge is an asset.
Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other process methodologies are considered an asset.
Team player with highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
Demonstrate initiative, efficiency, organization, and ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.
Ability to manage numerous conflicting and changing priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take accountability to address obstacles.
Intellectually curious about sector developments and trends.
Able to demonstrate integrity and ethics in decision-making and relationships.
Able to reflect and promote OCI’s values.
Embody OCI’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Skills

Consulting
Project Management
Communications
Marketing
Leadership
Team Management
Coaching
Partnership Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning
Program Management
Business Relationship Management
Problem Solving
Creative Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Adaptability
Automotive Industry Knowledge
Mobility Industry Knowledge
Lean
Six Sigma
Agile

Location

Ontario

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite
Occasional requirement to attend events outside of normal business hours

Experience Level

5-7 years

Education Level

Post-graduate degree

About the Company

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) is a leading not-for-profit organization established in 1987, working with industry, academia, and government to commercialize leading-edge research into technologies and services that enhance quality of life and build a globally competitive economy in Ontario.
OCI supports the commercialization of academic intellectual property, industry-academic collaborations, and the development and adoption of emerging technologies.
OCI leads Ontario’s Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) initiative, leveraging the province's strengths in automotive manufacturing, ICT, post-secondary institutions, talent, and entrepreneurship to capture economic opportunities in automotive technology and smart mobility.
OVIN provides resources such as R&D funding, talent development, technology acceleration, business and technical support, and demonstration grounds to give Ontario-based automotive and mobility companies a competitive advantage.

Equal Opportunity

OCI is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
OCI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.