Senior Manager, Research Portfolio & Strategic Finance

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Research Portfolio & Strategic Finance: Provide financial and managerial oversight for a multi-year research portfolio, with an accent on strategic financial architecture, grant/contract compliance, and portfolio sustainability. Focus on building sophisticated financial models, managing governance and risk across multi-institution initiatives, and advising leadership in complex negotiations with government and health partners.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a university environment supporting research, innovation, and learning.

What you will do

• Provide senior-level financial oversight for the Director’s research portfolio, including financial architecture, signing authority, variance analysis, and trend forecasting.
• Develop and implement financial sustainability models; advise on strategic resource allocation and risk mitigation for large multi-site grants.
• Ensure grant and contract compliance by overseeing research and special purpose accounts and resolving non-compliance, over-expenditure, and ineligible cost issues.
• Lead research portfolio governance by advising on priorities, risk exposure, and resource sustainability; manage delegated authority over committees and working groups.
• Oversee operational lifecycle of major research initiatives, including compliance frameworks and inter-institutional agreement negotiation/administration.
• Supervise research support staff and coordinate logistics for the Director’s meetings, travel, and external representation.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships and provide senior-level judgment, tact, and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, partnership development, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders calmly and effectively, including in conflict-sensitive situations.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff (recruit, mentor, manage, discipline, and terminate).

Culture & Benefits

• Significant delegated authority and high independence in decision-making.
• Work with a diverse workforce of research staff and coordinate cross-stakeholder initiatives.
• Focus on financial accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with long-term school mission.
• Ongoing role (Job End Date: Ongoing) with an expected fill via promotion/reassignment.