Program Manager

at  Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of proven program management experience, preferably within a creative environment.
• University degree in an arts discipline, or related area of study.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong arts background in Visual Arts is considered an asset
• Experience building and managing programming budgets.
• Proven analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of program and events, marketing, promotion and production.
• Production and or post-secondary institution experience is an asset, as is literacy across a broad range of arts disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• This position may require the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, below are some key responsibilities:

• Accountable for documenting the project plan, scope of the program, scheduling, project deliverables, resourcing, quality control and implementation of arts and leadership programming at Banff Centre as assigned, based on program and scheduling priorities determined between the Arts, Operations, Development, Finance and Program Administration.
• Manage the day-to-day project management for the assigned programs, aligning the programs and associated events with Banff Centre’s values and strategic objectives, ensuring that all programs are built and delivered in line with Banff Centre’s design signature—transformative learning experiences for every participant.
• Develop processes for regularly communicating and reporting on program milestones, key deliverables, updates, and risk mitigation in consultation with the Managing Director, Program Management and Coordination and Resource Management, as well as in discussions with the Arts and Leadership teams and Operations Teams.
• Align resource requests, planning, and allocation for programs within approved plans and budgets as well as within established deadlines and in consultation with delivery areas.
• This position must understand and respect the planning and operating needs of facilities, site-specific locations, production and co-ordination needs, and hospitality standing.
• Coordinate and/or participate in a regular process of program and events planning review and evaluation that ensures the highest ethical standards in project implementation activities and make appropriate recommendations as appropriate.