SUMMARY To execute on all aspects of program development and growth; the Sr Manager must have excellent technical and writing skills, be a proven team player, agile strategic thinker, able to work within a risk/opportunity framework and use sound judgment to prioritize effectively.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, International Services, the Sr. Manager will collaborate across Catalyse+ functions to maximize synergies and to ensure that Catalyse+ is strategic, effective, productive and coherent in its growth and expansion strategies.

This position can be located in ON, QC, BC or NT.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Program Development:

Lead the execution of the organization's program growth and development strategy bydesigning, developing and writing strong proposals and concept notes in closecollaboration with the PDO and program teams

Proactively coordinate with senior leaders to ensure timely implementation ofCatalyse+’s strategy to grow and manage its portfolio of projects and to capitalize onnew opportunities

Responsible for maintaining an efficient process to track, prioritize and report on allCatalyse+ program development initiatives and opportunities in the pipeline

Provide guidance on program design and set up of new programs including integration of core technical approaches such as results-based management, thematic issues, valuefor money, innovative approaches

In close collaboration with program teams, develop strategy in key thematic areas suchas gender, governance and environment

Build and maintain a network of organizations, funders and individuals to be aware oftrends and new program opportunities relevant to Catalyse+ growth and expansiongoals.





Identifies opportunities of programmatic synergies between different projects

Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Sharing:

Uses analytics to support evidence-based decision-making in planning, programming,budgeting and resource allocation

Collaborates with the Program and Communications teams to ensure messaging abouttechnical areas is clear, streamlined and aligned across the organization

Develops and manages content on technical subject matters to be used forcommunications, training and orientations

Cultivate and coordinate a team of technical experts and promote the culture of formaland informal knowledge sharing across functions

Develops and promotes in collaboration with program teams, the use of technical toolsto improve operations across departments

People Management:

Responsible for performance management assessments of staff to ensure formal goals and objectives are developed, achieved and aligned with Catalyse+’s overall strategic plans

Provides direction, guidance, training, coaching, supervision and professional support to staff including performance feedback and career planning.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Strong, demonstrated and successful program design and proposal development experience

in international development projects and/or relevant university degree





Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the

fundamental concepts of related disciplines

Demonstrated leadership skills, proven ability to build consensus, to strengthen

relationships among disparate stakeholders, and to influence with/without formal authority

Excellent interpersonal and project management skills

Energetic self-starter

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and verbal communication skills

Exceptional time-management, organization and prioritization skills

Bilingual, French/English; English/Spanish, an asset

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Rewarding and meaningful work environment

Work/Life balance; remote or hybrid work and flexible schedules

Comprehensive Health Benefits plan

Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Generous employer matched pension plan

Internal training & development events

Mentorship program

Innovative, team-oriented & creative work environment

Competitive base salary

General time-off policies

Holiday office closure

Value diversity and inclusiveness

Application deadline: Friday, October 23rd, 2026 Catalyse+ is an equal chance employer who subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In the spirit of peace, friendship and respect, we recognize that our work takes place on traditional Indigenous territories across Canada. We also wish to acknowledge that the Catalyse+ office in Toronto is located on the traditional Indigenous territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa and t

📌 Sr. Manager, Program Development (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto