Job Summary Reporting to the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies, the Research Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining an integrated view of the research portfolio, managing designated project coordinators, overseeing project-management systems, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and identifying operational issues requiring action or PI-level decisions.

Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of a complex research portfolio by maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements across multiple research initiatives.

Develop and manage portfolio-wide project management tools, dashboards, work plans, records, and tracking systems to support effective research operations and decision-making.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges, and provide strategic updates and recommendations to support timely project delivery.

Supervise and support project coordination staff by establishing priorities, assigning work, monitoring deliverables, providing guidance,



and promoting consistent project management practices across the portfolio.

Coordinate major research initiatives, including BRACE-BQT+ and genCARE Nova Scotia, by overseeing implementation plans, project documentation, operational activities, and stakeholder commitments.

Support the successful administration of research infrastructure, grants, governance activities, and externally funded projects through collaboration with researchers, project teams, advisory groups, and institutional partners.

Note Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians) .

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian.

📌 Research Portfolio Manager (Designated Position) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality