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Director, Innovation & Process Improvement Join to apply for the Director, Innovation & Process Improvement role at SickKids Foundation Director, Innovation & Process Improvement Join to apply for the Director, Innovation & Process Improvement role at SickKids Foundation Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Us SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact, is Canada''s largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child''s unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better. About Us SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact, is Canada''s largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child''s unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better. We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology. SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here. Were committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. Thats why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Director Innovation and Process Improvement . Description Of The Position The Foundations Strategic Plan recognizes the need to invest in targeted innovation to drive sustainable revenue and improve efficiency. This highly visible new role that reports directly to the Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer has been established to help drive this work. In this capacity, you''ll need to use your proven problem-solving capabilities, analytical skills and change management expertise. Working in collaboration with the senior management team, you will effect operational transformation to support projects across business units and drive Innovation to better enable the Foundation to achieve its strategic objectives. The role includes leading the Strategic Plan development process and ongoing monitoring and management for reporting to the Board. This role will provide strategic leadership and direction at a senior level to identify, prioritize and launch critical projects, drive the projects to deliver desired outcomes, manage interdependencies and cross functional inputs to enable decisions in the best interests of the organization. You Will Engage senior leaders, staff, Board members and Hospital partners, providing insights into system wide challenges, aligning opportunities with strategic goals, and helping to define a vision for a future-state Foundation. Develop a deep understanding of Foundation processes, fundraising and donor experience strategies to lead the development of viable, data-informed improvement plans. Drive the implementation of Process and Fundraising Improvement initiatives by engaging sponsors and stakeholders and promoting organization-wide understanding of concepts through coaching, mentoring, and training. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement across the Foundation. Co-create innovative, user-centered solutions with stakeholders, ensuring changes address needs and enhance experiences by applying Industrial Engineering techniques, Design Thinking, Lean Methodology and Six-Sigma and other techniques. Plan and implement change management strategies to ensure understanding and successful adoption of new initiatives/solutions. Build and lead a diverse, talented and high performing team to achieve all objectives and as required, lead cross-functional project teams to drive progress. Develop multi-level project reporting tailored for a diverse audience comprised of the Board, Senior Team, employees and others as required. Define and implement frameworks, methodologies, standards, processes and tools for innovation, continuous improvement and project management. Lead end-to-end process to develop Strategic Plan, in collaboration with senior leaders and the Board, including ongoing monitoring and reporting. Keep up to date with relevant market conditions, industry trends, emerging analytics, technologies and business models to inform colleagues, anticipate longer term needs and potential disruptors. Support and contribute to a positive organizational culture and champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Qualifications While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role: Proven ability to collaborate across complex organizations and multiple stakeholders to forge mutually empowering relationships and partnerships to drive well managed change. Passion for solving complex problems and a strong interest in understanding multiple perspectivesincluding those of staff, donors, hospital staff and senior management. Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to communicate vision and strategy, to inspire and motivate staff. Demonstrated ability to apply Design Thinking and Human Factors principles to structure challenges and co-develop meaningful, actionable solutions. Proficiency in applying classical Industrial Engineering techniques as well as Lean and Six-Sigma DMAIC problem solving methodology. Strong analytical and systems thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize operational data, frontline insights, into clear, logical recommendations. Proven experience in strategic planning including scenario planning, benchmarking and reporting. Minimum bachelors degree in a related field; Certification in Project Management is considered an asset. 10 years of successful leadership experience and experience implementing large scale, business transformation with proven success in improving efficiencies and effectiveness. Excellent strategic conceptual thinking and execution skills. Demonstrated success in building and retaining a high performing team to achieve goals by inspiring, developing and mentoring staff. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams. Results oriented and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Were looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application. Total Compensation Package Hiring Salary Range: $132,767.00 $165,958.00; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $190,853.00. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Director Innovation & Process Improvement. To help you lead in the fight for kids health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up to name a few! Position Status: Permanent Full-Time Available : Immediately Hours: 35-hour work week, flexible work options available Date Posted: July 11, 2025 Available: Internal and External Candidates Deadline: July 27, 2025 (We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and encourage early submission) SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiatives CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Product Management and Marketing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SickKids Foundation by 2x Get notified about new Director of Innovation jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . 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