Senior Project Manager

As part of the Industry Innovation team, the Senior Project Manager will act as the primary interface between external industry partners and internal Vector research activities, leading the coordination and delivery of Vector industry initiatives to meet the direct needs of industry partners ranging from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large enterprises. This role is responsible for all project management functions of current industry initiatives, including monitoring and reporting on project traction and progress, coordinating development discussions, and approving corrective action and/or contingency plans, as well as the ideation and articulation of new initiatives to support Vector's growing industry portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead industry partner engagements to ideate advanced AI projects based on specific technical themes, recruit and coordinate project participants, and develop comprehensive project plans and documentation;
- Manage project execution and participant engagement,



ensuring successful delivery across SME and enterprise segments while monitoring progress, providing ongoing support and ensuring alignment with project objectives;
- Manage and supervise interns and team members on project management best practices and assist with operational challenges;
- Work closely with project participants to define project milestones, success measures, risks, and mitigation measures;
- Develop use cases and pilot projects with industry and/or SME partners, facilitating current algorithms and methodologies, and moderating sessions for instructional excellence;
- Capture project success stories that can be used for public relations and marketing collateral;
- Design and manage integrated reporting frameworks, preparing comprehensive reports for program participants, Vector leadership, government partners, and Board of Directors, while capturing program per

📌 Senior Project Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Vector Institute
📍 Toronto