Job Summary:CSA Group Standards Division has an opportunity for a Program Manager, Data and Agri-food, reporting to the Director, Data and Agri-food Standards. The Program Manager (PGM) is responsible for providing strategic and execution leadership in the development of standards-based solutions for the Data and Agri-food program, addressing the needs of industry, government and the public, primarily through the management of a team of Project Managers.
A leader, motivator, and builder, you thrive on developing and executing plans and strategies for expanding CSA Group’s presence in Data and Agri-food standards. The program includes emerging and cross-sector areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IoT, data governance and interoperability, advanced manufacturing, intelligent cities, quantum computing, sustainable and safe agriculture practices, as well as the digitization, efficiency and resilience of the agri-food supply chain.
An outstanding relationship builder, you have a track record of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with senior leaders within industry, government, academia, technology providers, producer organizations, and other interested parties. Facilitative and customer-driven, you develop practical standards-based solutions that address stakeholder needs while supporting innovation, trust, safety, sustainability and economic efficiency.
You have proven, well-developed decision-making and communication skills, along with exceptional organizational and people development abilities. You show initiative, ensuring that financial targets are met, and are motivated, resilient and flexible. Detail and process orientation is important, as is the ability to work well with people at all levels and with divergent interests.

Responsibilities:
• Hires, continually assesses, trains,



coaches and develops Project Managers to ensure program objectives are achieved.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction to the team, supporting a healthy, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Meets regularly with staff to ensure standards projects are achieving their objectives and timelines within prescribed budgets, planning and executing corrective actions as required while meeting policies and procedures from the Standards Council of Canada.
• Develops the annual business plan for the program, including the execution plan, budget, publication plan, revenue targets and resource requirements.
• Works with the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Standards Research, Education and Services, Government Relations, Public Policy, Marketing, Commercial and other sector staff to identify and advance business development opportunities within the program.
• Applies knowledge of the standards industry, government policy, technology trends, industry landscape and funding models to identify recent standards, research, education, advisory and related opportunities.
• Interfaces with external parties to advance the work of the program, facilitates knowledge transfer, and manages program-specific stakeholder issues.
• Builds and maintains relationships with organizations such as industry associations, producer groups, technology providers, academia, NGOs, strategic partners, government agencies, regulators,



international standards bodies and other interested parties.
• Provides leadership for committee management, as applicable, including Strategic Steering Committees, advisory groups and technical committees, by establishing scope, preparing agendas and meeting materials, managing resources, maintaining balanced membership and supporting Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
• Manages key program funding contracts, as applicable, and relationships with key funders and related stakeholders.
• Supports the development and sustaining of Communities of Interest for the program area, including membership models, participation, funding, communications and knowledge mobilization.
• Responsible for continuously improving customer loyalty, membership engagement and employee engagement in the program area.Other notes:• The role requires a sound understanding of CSA Group processes and procedures, many of which are mandated under the accreditation of CSA Standards by the Standards Council of Canada. A key element of the position is to ensure that these processes and procedures are followed and that project timelines are achieved within defined budgets.
• This role supports the activities of Project Managers and the many members of standards development committees, advisory groups, Chairs and Vice-Chairs. This volunteer membership may include industry executives, technology providers, producers, academia, consumers and senior government officials. The role requires the capacity to engage and manage a diverse stakeholder community and to manage conflict constructively.
• The role emphasizes management, leadership, strategic thinking and soft skills over technical specialization, while requiring the ability to speak credibly on a

📌 Program Manager, Data and Agri-food Standards/ Responsable de Programme, Normes Relatives aux Donnée (Winnipeg)
🏢 CSA Group
📍 Winnipeg