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Job Title


Program Manager


Company : Arbutus Search Group


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Full Time (Term Contract up to May 31, 2027)Vancouver, BC (Remote to Hybrid)THE OPPORTUNITY:We are seeking an experienced Manager of Programs to oversee innovation-driven programs focused on advancing housing solutions. This role is responsible for guiding cross-sector initiatives, ensuring successful project delivery, supporting effective investment decisions, and building strong partnerships across the ecosystem. The position plays a critical role in driving outcomes that align with broader organizational goals and sector-wide impact.INFORMATION:Term Contract up to May 31, 20273 weeks vacation after probationary periodBenefitsYOUR DAY-TO-DAY:Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with organizations participating in proposals and approved projects.Providing oversight and guidance to project teams, supporting successful delivery of expected outcomes through contracting, reporting, claims, and ongoing engagement.Monitoring financial and non-financial progress, facilitating issue resolution, and maintaining regular communication with project teams to ensure positive engagement.Ensuring project teams are adopting and complying with organizational policies and processes.Gathering learnings and feedback from project teams to drive continuous process improvements for project-related policies, processes, and procedures.Working collaboratively with colleagues to support member engagement, external communications, and internal reporting.Performing other duties as required to support the success of programs.PROGRAM-SPECIFIC DUTIES:Project Oversight: Leading the coordination, oversight, and reporting of projects to ensure alignment with program goals.Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating communication and collaboration among program participants, industry members, and external partners.Program Development: Supporting the Director in launching and managing new initiatives, including grant writing, coordinating calls for proposals, planning for monitoring and evaluation, and helping define related policies.Ecosystem Building: Creating opportunities for new and prospective organizations to engage in program initiatives; participating in both internal and external industry events to support sector growth.Process Improvement: Gathering feedback from project teams to support continuous improvement of program-specific processes and policies.Grant & Proposal Support: Providing administrative support for grant submissions, proposal calls, and evaluation activities.Reporting & Outcomes: Preparing regular updates on program portfolio progress, key outcomes, and challenges for the Director and other stakeholders.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Background in program management and project coordination.Excellent organizational, communication, and people skills.Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.Comfortable using office tools such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce.Experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.Interest in housing innovation, growth strategies, and the objectives of the HGI program is a plus.