Director, Project Management (Future of Work Program), Ontario

About Us   Our vision at Diabetes Canada is a world free from the effects of diabetes. That’s why we work together to improve the lives of those living with diabetes – sharing knowledge and resources, supporting health-care professionals to improve patient care, advocating for change through policy, and funding research to advance treatments and discover a cure.   Living with diabetes is a complex and often relentless journey, testing the resilience of every individual affected. Diabetes Canada is here to help—providing tools, resources, and support to make that journey easier.    Join us in leading with strength and compassion - so no one faces diabetes alone.   About the Role  We’re seeking an Executive Director, Annual Giving to provides strategic leadership for Diabetes Canada's (DC) national direct response marketing (DRM) portfolio, with responsibility for annual giving, monthly giving, tribute giving, mid-level giving and digital fundraising programs. The role leads the development and execution of integrated fundraising strategies that drive donor acquisition, retention, reactivation, stewardship and revenue growth while enhancing donor engagement and lifetime value across the donor journey.    As a senior leader within the Fund Development (FD) team, the Executive Director is accountable for the achievement of annual revenue and expense targets, long-term portfolio growth, donor experience strategy, fundraising innovation and operational excellence. The role works collaboratively with leaders across FD, Marketing & Communications, IT & Data, Donor Stewardship & Operations, and other organizational functions to ensure an integrated and donor-centred approach to fundraising.    The Executive Director leads a high-performing team of fundraising professionals and fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation in support of DC's mission.   Location: Diabetes Canada’s National Office is located at 1000–170 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. We offer a flexible work arrangement, allowing employees to work remotely while occasionally coming into the office as required by their manager or the organization. This role may involve travel for meetings.   Compensation: The hiring salary range for this role is $140,000–$155,000 annually, commensurate with experience and alignment with the requirements of the position.   What You’ll Do   Strategic Leadership & Revenue Growth * Develop and lead a comprehensive Direct Response Marketing (DRM) strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and supports sustainable revenue growth. * Establish annual and multi-year plans, goals and performance metrics for annual, monthly, tribute, mid-level and digital fundraising programs. * Identify opportunities to strengthen donor acquisition, retention, reactivation and upgrade strategies across all donor segments. * Evaluate program performance and donor trends, using data and analytics to inform strategic priorities and future investments. * Champion a donor-centred fundraising approach that maximizes donor engagement, loyalty and lifetime value. * Collaborate with FD leadership to strengthen donor pipeline development and integration across annual giving, mid-level giving, major gifts, planned giving and other fundraising programs.   Portfolio Leadership & Fundraising Strategy * Provide strategic oversight of all direct response fundraising programs and campaigns across mail, digital, phone, face-to-face and emerging channels. * Ensure donor journeys, communications strategies and fundraising activities are integrated across channels and donor segments. * Lead the development of innovative fundraising approaches, testing frameworks and optimization strategies that improve performance and donor experience. * Oversee campaign analysis, performance reporting and revenue forecasting, ensuring continuous learning and evidence-based decision making. * Ensure fundraising activities reflect industry best practices, regulatory requirements and ethical fundraising standards.   Digital Fundraising & Innovation * Lead the organization's digital fundraising growth strategy and support the continued evolution of digital fundraising capabilities. * Champion innovation in donor acquisition, engagement and stewardship through the effective use of technology, automation, data and digital platforms. * Identify emerging trends, opportunities and risks within the fundraising sector and bring forward recommendations that strengthen performance and operational effectiveness. * Foster a culture of experimentation, testing and continuous improvement to enhance fundraising results and donor experiences.   Financial & Operational Stewardship * Develop and manage the DRM operating budget and oversee revenue forecasting for all portfolio programs. * Monitor and report on program performance, revenue, expenses and return on investment, ensuring accountability against established targets. * Ensure effective operational processes, data management practices and campaign workflows are in place to support program success. * Lead procurement, contract negotiations and vendor management activities related to fundraising agencies, technology providers and external partners. * Ensure appropriate controls, policies and procedures are maintained to support organizational compliance and risk management.   Team Leadership & Talent Development * Lead, coach and develop a team of fundraising leaders and professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance. * Establish clear goals, expectations and development plans that support individual growth and organizational success. * Promote employee engagement, inclusion and continuous learning within the team. * Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives to ensure long-term organizational capacity. * Provide leadership in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and talent development activities.   Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement * Build strong partnerships across the organization to advance integrated fundraising initiatives and donor engagement opportunities. * Collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications to ensure consistent messaging, brand alignment and effective campaign execution. * Partner with IT & Data teams to strengthen data quality, fundraising systems, reporting capabilities and donor insights. * Represent DC with external agencies, consultants, partners and vendors. * Leadership and contribute to organizational planning, strategy development and change initiatives.   Note: This role is not limited to the responsibilities listed above and may include other duties as required.   Team Leadership This role currently provides leadership and oversight to three direct reports and two in-direct reports.   What You Bring * Post-secondary degree in Fundraising, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success leading integrated direct response fundraising programs. * Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including experience leading managers and developing high-performing teams. * Demonstrated experience managing significant revenue portfolios, budgets and forecasting processes. * Experience leading annual giving, donor acquisition, donor retention and stewardship programs. * Experience incorporating digital fundraising channels into fundraising strategies and campaigns. * Experience working at a national charitable or not-for-profit organization is considered an asset. * Strong understanding of CRM systems, fundraising databases and campaign analytics platforms. * Strong understanding of donor-centred fundraising principles and donor lifecycle management. * Excellent financial, analytical and revenue management skills. * Exceptional relationship-building, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills * Strong project management and organizational skills, and seeking a solutions-focused approach. * Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.  * Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Diabetes Canada’s mission, vision, and core values.    Why Join Us? At Diabetes Canada, you’ll play a meaningful role in making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of diabetes. We’re a national organization with an entrepreneurial spirit, where your contributions are valued, recognized, and rewarded.   What We Offer: * Impactful Work Environment: Join a high-performing, collaborative team committed to building a healthy and engaged workplace culture. * Flexibility: Our flexible work agreement allows for remote and hybrid schedules, supporting work-life balance on a 35-hour work week.   * Comprehensive Benefits: Receive competitive compensation plus a group benefits package, including health and dental coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and company-matched Pension/RRSP. Also access to a $350/year healthcare spending account. * Day-One Coverage: Most group benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and EFAP, start on your first day. * Wellness Support: Access to a mental wellness app with guided meditation and self-paced learning on a variety of topics. * Generous Time Off: Enjoy additional paid holidays beyond provincial statutory holidays and an end-of-year office closure. * Employee Engagement & Recognition: Be part of a culture that celebrates contributions at all levels through our rewards and recognition platform (WorkTango), enabling peer-to-peer, team, and manager-to-employee appreciation. * Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities for all.   Our Core Values: [https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes-canada/about-us] ACE-IT: Agility, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, Taking Initiative These values guide how we work together, support our communities, and advance our mission every day.   About the Application Process If you are already on Diabetes Canada’s job posting site, click on the “Apply” button found at the top-left of this screen. You will be required to complete a very brief questionnaire and submit your résumé and cover letter. If you are not on DC’s job posting site, go to the webpage: https://www.diabetes.ca/careers [https://www.diabetes.ca/careers] and click on “View Job Openings”.   If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact us at: dchr@diabetes.ca [dchr@diabetes.ca]   Additional Information * You must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Where applicable, you must hold a valid work permit or study permit that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role. * Diabetes Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including people of all genders, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. * We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know. * We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. * Please note that this posting is to fill an existing vacancy at Diabetes Canada.

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario. Summary: The Associate Director, ERP Functional & Solution Architect, ICT role will be responsible for overseeing MS D365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) within the organization. Crucial role in implementing ERP specific business process improvements and enhancements within the organization and ensuring the system's optimal performance and functionality. Perform the planning, design, configuration, customization, and implementation of MS D365/ERP modules and functionalities, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements. The ERP Functional Architect, Associate Director, ICT role will also serve as a business process analyst aligned with enterprise (i.e., SCM, MFG, Quality) and Corporate Functions (i.e., Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Procurement) ensuring successful technical solution development and delivery. Essential Functions: The D365 ERP F&O Functional Architect is responsible for the end-to-end functional design, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to support business operations across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and related business functions. The architect will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and implementation partners to ensure that the solution is aligned with corporate strategy, compliant with GxP/GAMP 5 standards (where applicable), and scalable for future business growth. 1. Solution Architecture & Design •    Lead the functional design and architecture of the D365 F&O solution across key modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, Quality, etc.). •    Translate complex business requirements into clear, scalable, and compliant functional solutions. •    Emphasizes proactive, holistic leadership in solution architecture. •    Focuses on aligning solutions with business goals, value streams, and enterprise architecture governance. •    Define data flows, integrations, and system interactions between D365 and other enterprise systems & interfaces (e.g., LIMS, MES, 3PL Partners, External Finance Systems, and Cloud systems). •    Ensure alignment with Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 roadmap and best practices. 2. Implementation & Configuration •    Perform and lead the setup, configuration, and deployment of D365 F&O modules.  •    End to end management of project/solution management by using tools like Azure Boards for planning and tracking work, Azure Repos for code versioning, and Azure Pipelines for automating build and deployment. Perform all activities from initial user stories and tasks to code, testing, and deployment through integrations with tools like Lifecycle Services (LCS).  •    Drive fit-gap analysis and functional documentation. Develop User/Functional Requirements, Functional/Technical Design, System/Business process architecture diagrams. •    Collaborate with development/vendor/managed service teams to define functional specifications for enhancements, bug/fix, customizations, reports, and interfaces. Co-develop or individually develop code/configurations required and coordinate internal development and user acceptance testing of the solution. •    Participate in system validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation for regulated environments. 3. Governance & Compliance •    Ensure the ERP system design complies with GAMP 5, SOX, and GxP regulatory requirements. •    Develop and maintain master data governance, change management, and configuration control processes. •    Support audits and inspections through proper documentation and traceability. •    Develop current and future state roadmaps and architecture. •    Assess and align system release plan with Microsoft Dynamics 365 roadmap 4. Stakeholder Collaboration •    Partner with business process owners to define best practices, continuous improvement opportunities, and confirm desired solution to fix the support/bug-fix items raised. Support communities of practice and collaborative development methodology. •    Work independently to perform required fix within the D365 framework. Test and confirm the developed fix with business process owners.  •    Work closely with IT, OT, and cloud teams to ensure integrated digital architecture. •    Provide subject matter expertise and training for internal business process owners and super users. 5. Project & Vendor Management •    Support ERP implementation and upgrade projects through all phases — initiation, design, testing, go-live, and hypercare. •    Manage and coordinate external implementation partners and vendors. •    Define KPIs and monitor system performance, adoption, and ROI. Requirements: Education  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, engineering, supply chain, or related fields required. Microsoft D365 F&O Certification preferred. Experience •    8+ years of experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365 F&O. •    Proven expertise across multiple functional domains (Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement). •    Experience designing integrations between ERP and external systems (LIMS, MES, Payment interface with Bank, External Finance Systems, etc.). •    Strong understanding of ERP data models, workflows, and reporting. •    Strong understanding of functional and solution architecture of, and experience performing code and configuration updates within the following Dynamics 365 modules: o    Finance: General ledger, Cash and bank management, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable. Budgeting, Fixed assets, Cost accounting, PR/PO process, Vendor Management, Cost Accounting and Management  o    SCM: Inventory management, Master planning, Procurement and sourcing, Product information management, Production control, Warehouse management, Cost accounting, Cost management, Asset management, including scheduled maintenance and repair tasks  Technical Skills •    Proficient in MS Office Suite. Experience with technology delivery applications across solutions such as (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Finance Systems, Control Tower).  •    Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert certification preferred. •    Experience with emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, etc.) as relevant to ERP. Working Conditions: Requires up to 10 % domestic and international travel The anticipated salary for this position will be $165,000 to $190,000.  The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs. The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including: * 401K with company match * Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs) * Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days * Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision) * HSA & FSA Programs * Well-Being and Work/Life Programs * Life & Disability Insurance * Concierge Services * Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance) * Pet Insurance * Tuition Assistance * Employee Referral Awards The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law. When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected and stored by Kyowa Kirin, Inc. (“Controller”), which is located at 510 Carnegie Center Dr. Princeton, NJ 08540 USA and can be contacted by emailing kkus.talentacquisition.8h@kyowakirin.com. Controller’s data protection officer can be contacted at usprivacyoffice@kyowakirin.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.  Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. The transfer will be made using appropriate additional safeguards under the standard contractual clauses approved by regulators for transfers of personal data outside the European Union. Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment.  Under the GDPR, if you are located in the European Union, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability, and to lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. If you have any questions about our use of your data, you may contact us by email at usprivacyoffice@kyowakirin.com. RECRUITMENT & STAFFING AGENCIES Kyowa Kirin does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Kyowa Kirin Talent Acquisition. 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