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Senior Academic Partnerships Advisor

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a talented Senior Academic Partnerships Advisor to support innovation and technology at Rogers as an individual contributor. The Advisor will work with Research partners on leading edge 5G Research and identify new use cases in IoT leveraging technologies such as Edge Computing and AI/ML

They will act as the on-site central point of communication to liaise with the internal working teams and The University of Waterloo. The Sr Partnerships Advisor will establish goals under the Partnership Agreement, work with the project team with appropriate expertise, and supervise and coordinate the performance of their respective obligations for each of the project streams.

What you will be doing:

• Act as the liaison between all parties for proper governance

• Collaborate on Co-Creation projects with our customers, researchers and key industry stakeholders by using design thinking and agile development practices

• Participate in regular status meetings and submit periodic status reports to track and report

• Ensure the development and execution of on campus activities including recruiting, hackathons, case competitions

• Align stakeholders under a defined strategy and create and execute regular cadence

• Build a pipeline of innovation: Identify, assess, prioritize and recommend innovative use cases to the steering committee

• Coordinate test & learn activities, evaluating PoCs to determine areas of improvement and adoption

• Collaborate with local ecosystem, to drive thought leadership and partnership in advancing the use cases

What you will bring:

• Previous related work experience is preferred

• Passion and knowledge of technology including: 5G, networking, data science, software development, cloud

• Knowledge of Design Thinking principles and Lean Methodologies

• Strong research capabilities, ability to synthesize multiple data points to come up with recommendations and strategies

• Ability to manage project deliverables under tight timelines and escalate as required

• Best in class writing, presentation, and communication skills

• Able to build and sustain trusting relationships with a strong preference to those who already have an established relationship with the University of Waterloo.

• Creative; not afraid to explore white space ideas and new strategic concepts

• Masters degree in an asset in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline

What’s in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

• Competitive salary & annual bonus

• Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.

• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.

• Paid time off for volunteering

• Company matching contributions to charities you support

• Growth & Development Opportunities:

• My Path: self-driven career development program

• Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

• Wellness Programs:

• Homewood employee & family assistance program

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions

• Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

• Our commitment to the environment and diversity:

• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection

• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

This is a hybrid work position and will require you to be in office three days per week. You can choose which days in office work best for you!

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Posting Category/Function: Technology & Network Design

Requisition ID: 302261

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/RCI/Recruitment_Process-FAQ-EN.pdf) .

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

Posting Notes: Technology

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

· Health & well-being benefits

· Donation matching

· Paid time off for volunteering

· Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options

· Generous employee discounts

· Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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