Company Overview
Welcome to Telescope Recruitment, where we serve as your gateway to exceptional talent and career opportunities. Our mission is to connect the best and brightest individuals with top-notch companies, creating powerful constellations of success. At Telescope Recruitment, we understand the importance of finding the perfect match for both employers and job seekers. With our team of seasoned industry experts, we possess a deep understanding of the ever-evolving job market. This allows us to navigate the vast talent pool and identify the brightest stars that align with your organization’s needs. Whether you are a company seeking top-tier professionals or an individual looking to embark on a rewarding career trajectory, Telescope Recruitment has you covered. We offer bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to your unique requirements. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in integrity, transparency, and personalized attention. We believe in building strong relationships with both employers and job seekers, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative methodologies, we make the journey towards finding the perfect match easier and more streamlined. Partnering with Telescope Recruitment means embracing a visionary approach that illuminates your path to success. Together, we will reach new heights and create constellations of success that shine brightly in the cosmic realm of recruitment. Join us today and experience the difference we can make for your organization or career.
About the job
Our client, a Jewish non-profit organization based in Toronto, is seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Project Manager to join their team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a proven track record of driving results, developing strategies, and delivering impactful solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, leads cross-functional initiatives with confidence, and demonstrates the ability to work independently when needed.
The organization operates 10+ semi-independent departments, and the Business Project Manager will play a key role in providing strategic guidance to help these departments excel as leaders within their respective communities.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional, collaborative, work stream execution efforts.
- Coach and develop department heads using best business practices and help them achieve mastery within their respective domains.
- Ensure execution of key projects within each department.
- Help maintain operational excellence and focus on monitoring and delivering results.
- Network, analyze and identify potential target impact areas.
- Shape the development of effective Fundraising support.
Business Development
- Develop and implement strategies that align with the organization’s overarching goals and vision.
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of new projects and initiatives to drive growth and operational excellence across departments.
- Recreate and optimize systems for implementing new initiatives across departments, ensuring consistency and scalability.
- Develop standardized processes, tools, and templates to streamline the adoption of new programs or policies.
Strategic Analysis and Planning
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to understand the unique requirements of each department and the overall organization.
- Analyze and identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the Jewish community to align services with community needs.
- Develop and recommend data-driven strategies to enhance organizational impact and efficiency.
Operational and Financial Analysis
- Evaluate department performance by gathering and analyzing key operational and financial metrics.
- Develop tools and dashboards to monitor program outcomes, donor contributions, and operational budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements across the departments.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with department managers, donors, and community leaders to gather insights and build actionable plans.
- Serve as a liaison between department and central leadership to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
- Document and communicate findings, reports, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Program Evaluation and Improvement
- Measure the impact of programs and initiatives through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Provide insights to enhance the reach, inclusivity, and efficiency of community services.
- Create standardized templates and tools for departments to track and report program success.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst / Project Manager.
- University degree – an asset.
- Profound knowledge and experience related to Outreach and Fundraising activities.
- Organizational skills – Ability to plan own workload effectively and to delegate, but also work autonomously when needed.
- Project management skills and ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams to ensure they deliver on their respective key projects and initiatives.
- Progressive track record, including leadership and management skills to oversee organization development effectively within a forward-thinking organization. Track record of dealing with operational improvement, change and turn-arounds.
- Analytical skills combined with a well-structured, collaborative, and bold approach.
- Ability to identify problem areas and craft logical solutions.
- Maturity and sound managerial experience coupled with a natural entrepreneurial spirit.
- Performance-driven, strategic thinker with numerical focus and healthy risk appetite.
- Self-starting individual with a high focus on autonomy.
- High-touch mentality with a track record of high impact.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbally and in writing).
- Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experience with software and technology.
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