Senior Manager, Special Projects
Role Overview
Photonic seeks a Senior Manager, Special Projects to manage critical strategic initiatives across the company.
The role reports to the CFO and works closely with senior executives, coordinating stakeholders and maintaining progress against demanding timelines.
The position is based in British Columbia, Canada, with a hybrid workplace arrangement.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Photonic seeks a Senior Manager, Special Projects to manage critical strategic initiatives across the company.
The role reports to the CFO and works closely with senior executives, coordinating stakeholders and maintaining progress against demanding timelines.
The position is based in British Columbia, Canada, with a hybrid workplace arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex cross-functional programs that shape business direction and growth.
- Drive execution across executives and stakeholders, translating priorities into measurable outcomes.
- Provide structure, analysis, frameworks, and operational rigor to advance critical initiatives.
- Prepare executive communications, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Lead internal teams and external partners through complex workstreams, keeping projects aligned, resourced, and on track.
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities, develop solutions, and support timely decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate strategy, corporate finance, or business transformation.
- Demonstrated success managing complex projects with multiple senior stakeholders.
- Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, follow-through, analytical and problem-solving skills, and written communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and use of AI.
- Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- Flexibility to support critical business deadlines, including extended hours when required.
- Experience in private-equity-backed organizations, high-growth companies, or multi-business-unit enterprises is strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Compensation is listed as CAD 140,800–193,600 per year.
- The compensation package includes base salary and stock options; relocation assistance is mentioned for global talent.
Benefits
- Benefits include extended health, dental, life, long-term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account.
- The company describes an inclusive, collaborative culture and regular social activities.
Application notes
- Applicants are asked to include a cover letter with their resume in one file.
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