Senior Manager, Canadian Ecosystem - Remote

Overview

The Senior Manager, Canadian Ecosystem plays a pivotal role in driving Riipen’s national ecosystem strategy by leading and cultivating high-impact partnerships with key sectors, workforce development organizations, industry and postsecondary institutions.

In Short

• Lead the development of ecosystem strategies for national partnership growth.
• Identify and create new markets through relationship cultivation.
• Engage with senior leaders to build trust and position Riipen as a partner.
• Translate institutional priorities into compelling partnership proposals.
• Develop high-impact government funding proposals and applications.
• Build a pipeline of strategic opportunities through targeted outreach.
• Deliver against individual new business quotas.
• Collaborate with internal partners to strengthen solutions.
• Establish yourself as a leading figure within sector ecosystems.
• Engage with senior leaders and policymakers to advance Riipen’s mission.

Requirements

• Experience in strategic business development and ecosystem partnership management.
• Track record of negotiating high-value agreements with decision-makers.
• Advanced relationship-building and influence skills.
• Expertise in drafting government funding and partnership proposals.
• Understanding of postsecondary and workforce development ecosystems.
• Exceptional communication skills at the executive level.
• Established network of senior-level contacts.
• Ability to perform in fast-moving environments.

Benefits

• Remote working opportunities.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Extended Health and Dental benefits from day one.
• Great work-from-home setup.
• Learning & Development Stipend after 6 months.