Project Manager

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Project Manager at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Research Institute.

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1 
New or Replacement: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower
Department: Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Research Institute
Reports to: Senior Manager
Salary Range: $98,738 to $148,107 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours week
Status: Permanent Full time 
Closing Date: February 20, 2026

Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents as the Project Manager with the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Research Institute (PMCC-RI).
The Project Manager will work directly with project leadership at PMCC-RI to support the institute's projects, and acts the prime day-to-day liaison between program leadership, clinical teams, and program partners. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing and providing ongoing project management leadership and support for an interdisciplinary research institute aimed at developing therapies for cardiac diseases. You will work closely and effectively with project team members, clinical and administrative stakeholders, commercialization professionals, leaders and external parties as required to ensure that projects are correctly chartered, planned, and executed within scope, on time, and within budget.

Duties

• Initiate and plan projects including the development of scope, goals and objectives
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation, including work plans, risk management plans, project schedules, a system of tracking and sharing project status, resources, key milestones, cost estimates and budgets
• Oversee day-to-day activities of project coordinators and provide direction, mentorship and coaching as appropriate
• Conduct check-ins between all internal and external partners to ensure stakeholders are supported with day-to-day operations and are meeting program milestones and deliverable requirements
• Execute, track and monitor progress to plan and distribute the appropriate project information to all relevant stakeholders
• Identify improvement opportunities and escalate key issues/risks; propose and execute solutions to address challenges or mitigate risks
• Develop and present material for review and information using strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with the ability to express complex technical concepts effectively
• Perform data analysis and prepare detailed reports; present findings to leadership teams
• Organize, schedule and manage meetings where required to share core program progress and general program oversight
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams to communicate insights on program operation
• Support other administrative tasks including communications, development of funding proposal etc.

• Masters degree required in Technology, Science, Business, or related field required. PhD degree preferred
• Change management experience preferred
• At least five (5) years project management experience or equivalent, required
• At least five (5) years academic research experience, an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent is an asset
• Wearable Evaluation and Assessment of Volume overload in Heart Failure Background in stem cell biology, cardiovascular biology, or engineering preferred 
• Project planning, management and implementation experience required
• Working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project (or equivalent software) required
• Experience with writing proposals and reports required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of teams
• Strong analytical, prioritization, organization and problem solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities on an ongoing basis
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Flexibility to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with healthcare information systems, interfaces, and/or enterprise architecture is an asset
• Experience extracting insights from data for decision making related to project management duties is an asset
• Other certification (Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt, ITIL, IIBA, Change Management) is an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.