Senior Manager or Director, Research and Policy

Position: Senior Manager or Director, Research and Policy The Prosperity Project
The Prosperity Project (TPP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced  Senior Manager or Director, Research and Policy  to lead our research portfolio, including two flagship initiatives:  the Annual Report Card on Gender Diversity and Leadership  and the  Canadian Household’s Perspectives .

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong research and policy expertise with a clear understanding of  how Corporate Canada thinks, communicates, and makes decisions . The successful candidate will be comfortable engaging with senior corporate audiences, presenting research and insights in a compelling way, and translating data into  clear, practical, and actionable recommendations .

The Senior Manager or Director will oversee and execute research initiatives, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, develop evidence-based recommendations, and communicate findings to a range of stakeholders. This role requires frequent collaboration with internal and external partners and a strong ability to ensure that TPP’s research and policy work is relevant, credible, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Research Leadership

Lead the design and execution of TPP’s research initiatives, including case studies, surveys, focus groups, literature reviews, best-practice scans, and other research activities.

Ensure research projects are rigorous, well-structured, data-driven, and aligned with TPP’s strategic objectives.

Conduct and oversee research and analysis, synthesizing complex information into clear insights, practical implications, and actionable recommendations.

Present TPP’s research, data, and findings to executive-level audiences and other non-academic stakeholders in a way that is clear, credible, and persuasive.

Stay current on industry trends, corporate practices, policy developments, and emerging research methodologies, identifying implications for TPP’s work.

Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen, refine, and expand the reach and influence of TPP’s research portfolio.

Stakeholder Relations

Serve as the lead relationship manager for research-focused stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, strong collaboration, and effective project coordination.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including TPP Partners, Founding Visionaries, advisory groups, advocacy organizations, and subject matter experts.

Lead Advisory Group meetings and support effective stakeholder engagement throughout the research process.

Identify and pursue opportunities for partnerships, grants, and collaborations that advance TPP’s mission and research goals.

Organize and lead information sessions for diverse stakeholder groups participating in or engaging with TPP’s research.

Represent TPP in external meetings, conferences, and forums related to research, policy, and women’s economic empowerment.

Communications

Produce high-quality written materials, including briefing notes, reports, white papers, presentations, and other content for non-academic audiences.

Translate research findings into clear, concise, and compelling narratives tailored to corporate, philanthropic, and public audiences.

Develop presentations and communications materials that move beyond reporting data to providing practical direction and recommendations.

Collaborate with the communications team to develop polished, accessible, and visually strong reports, briefs, and presentations.

Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively across TPP’s team to ensure alignment between research, partnerships, communications, and organizational priorities.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment that supports knowledge sharing and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or a related discipline, with  2+ years of relevant experience  in research and policy analysis; or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with  5+ years of relevant experience  in research, policy analysis, or stakeholder relations.

Demonstrated experience conducting and managing research projects and translating findings into…