Hughes Collective is pleased to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client.
Title: Senior Manager of Programs and Partnerships
Location: Regina, SK
Reporting to: Senior Director
Employment Type: Full-Time | One-Year Term
Our Client
For over a century, our client has represented businesses across Saskatchewan, working alongside entrepreneurs, corporations and industry and community associations to support a strong and competitive business environment. Bringing together perspectives from across the province, the organization champions the priorities of Saskatchewan's business community while helping shape the conversations that influence economic growth and opportunity.
Guided by values of trust, courage, collaboration, and credibility, our client brings people, ideas, and organizations together to create meaningful progress. Through advocacy, strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaborative initiatives, they continue to strengthen Saskatchewan's business community while creating new opportunities for businesses to connect, grow, and succeed.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Manager of Programs & Partnerships, you'll play an integral role in delivering programs and building partnerships that strengthen member engagement and advance strategic priorities. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll coordinate initiatives that connect members, partners, and stakeholders while ensuring every project is delivered with care, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Success in this role comes from balancing strong relationship-building with exceptional execution. You'll move confidently between conversations with partners, planning meetings with colleagues, and the day-to-day coordination of programs that create lasting value. Equal parts connector and program leader, you'll help transform ideas into well-executed initiatives that strengthen relationships, enhance member experiences, and contribute to the organization's continued growth.
This is a one-year term opportunity with the possibility of extension, offering the chance to contribute to several high-impact programs and strategic initiatives during an exciting period of organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Manager of Programs and Partnerships, you will work collaboratively and are responsible for:
1. Program Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of organizational programs and strategic initiatives.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and reporting to ensure programs are delivered effectively.
- Monitor program outcomes and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support the development of new initiatives that align with organizational priorities and member needs.
2. Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with members, government and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and cultivate new collaborative relationships.
- Represent the organization professionally at meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements.
- Act as a trusted point of contact throughout the planning and delivery of partnership initiatives.
3. Project & Initiative Management
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure projects remain organized and progress as planned.
- Develop processes that improve consistency, efficiency, and overall program delivery.
- Track milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
4. Collaboration & Organizational Support
- Work closely with leadership and colleagues to support strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and updates related to programs and partnership initiatives.
- Contribute ideas that enhance member value, strengthen partnerships, and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Foster a collaborative team environment through open communication, accountability, and shared success.
Qualifications
As the Senior Manager of Programs and Partnerships, you will possess the following qualities:
The Essentials (Hard Skills):
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Public Administration, Communications, Project Management, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- 3–7 years of experience in program management, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, business development, economic development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and firm deadlines.
- Experience building and maintaining professional relationships across business, nonprofit, government, association, or community environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance strategic priorities and detailed execution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations, reporting, and stakeholder correspondence.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Saskatchewan as required to support programs, partnerships, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
The Intangibles (Soft Skills):
- An engaging, relationship-first approach with the ability to establish credibility and build lasting partnerships.
- Professional presence, confidence, and strong interpersonal skills that translate naturally in meetings, events, and stakeholder interactions.
- Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, balancing strategic priorities with thoughtful attention to detail.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and a proactive approach to solving problems and moving work forward.
- Adaptability and resilience when managing evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset, strong emotional intelligence, and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing team.
What Our Client Offers
- Collaborative Culture – A high-trust, high-impact team that values thoughtful input, open dialogue, and shared responsibility.
- Professional Growth – Gain exposure to provincial partnerships, strategic initiatives, and senior business leaders while expanding your own experience and network.
- Purposeful Work – Support initiatives that strengthen Saskatchewan's business community and contribute to the province's long-term economic success.
- Compensation Package – A salary and benefits package that is competitive, transparent, and aligned with the scope of the role and your experience.
About the Collective
At Hughes Collective, we don’t just recruit, we revolutionize how talent meets opportunity. We’re not in the business of filling roles; we’re in the business of transforming careers and powering businesses with bold, game-changing hires.
For candidates, this isn’t just about your next job, it’s about uncovering your passions, amplifying your strengths, and unlocking your potential. We’re here to connect you to a career that excites, inspires, and fuels your future.
This isn’t recruitment as usual, this is Hughes Collective. Bold. Authentic. Unapologetically different. Your next move starts here.
Work Location: In person
