Co-Director, Project Management

ORGANIZATION

Based in Toronto, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits is a Canadian charity, 100% volunteer-

led that provides management consulting to improve organizational capacity and community impact for

non-profits that otherwise cannot afford professional consulting.

Endeavour has two consulting engagement rounds during the year, in the fall and in the spring. For each

round, Endeavour recruits and matches teams of skilled volunteers with non-profit organizations in need

of pro bono consulting.

Since 2007, Endeavour has engaged more than 1000 volunteers on over 134 projects, delivering more

than $8 million in pro bono consulting to local, national and international non-profits based in Canada.

Endeavour’s partnerships with leading corporations in Canada offer pro bono and skills-based

volunteering opportunities that contribute to employee engagement, professional and leadership

development, talent retention and corporate responsibility goals.

To learn more, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca.

ROLE:

Join Our Leadership Team as Co-Director, Project Management! Endeavour is looking for a dedicated

volunteer to join the Consulting Division as a Co-Director of Project Management. In this leadership role,

you will be instrumental in ensuring each client engagement is successful for our volunteers, clients, and

Endeavour. You will help shape project delivery standards, support project volunteers, and contribute to

strengthening Endeavour’s overall project management excellence.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Managing the Project Management Committee, consisting of 4–6 Project Managers (PMs), each

supporting 2–3 engagements per project cycle.

• Facilitating and leading initiatives to streamline and automate project management processes,

with the goal of improving efficiency, consistency, and overall effectiveness across engagements.

• Facilitating and organizing Endeavour’s Mid-Term and Final Review sessions.

• Managing email communication with volunteer Consultants and Engagement Managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Co-Director of Project Management, you will be responsible for the following areas:

Project Leadership

• Support volunteer PMs, offering guidance, mentorship, and escalation support throughout each

project cycle.

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• Collaborate with other Co-Directors and the Consulting Division leadership to ensure smooth

operations and a consistent volunteer experience.

• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing, professional

development, and continuous improvement among volunteer PM.

• Support Engagement Manager and Project Advisor onboarding by coordinating email invitations

and assisting with orientation training sessions.

Project Management Optimization

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate key project management processes,

enhancing consistency, reducing manual workload, and improving overall project delivery.

• Drive process improvement, including initiatives to streamline, standardize, and automate

project management systems and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Project Preparation

• Attend the Orientation Session at the beginning of each consulting cycle/round and provide new

volunteers with information regarding the Project Management resources available to them

throughout the duration of their consulting project

• Assign each PM to a set of consulting engagements at the start of each consulting cycle/round

Project Updates

• Provide support/guidance to PMs in response to any issues/challenges (e.g. team dynamic

issues, leadership challenges, client communication problems, scope creep, etc.) that may arise

during each project, and escalate as appropriate to senior leadership

• Schedule monthly calls/meetings with each PM to receive updates on the current status of each

engagement

• Present brief updates on the status of each consulting project to VP of Consulting on a monthly

basis and to Endeavour’s Executive team at quarterly executive meetings

Mid-term & Final Review Sessions

• Organize, host, and facilitate the Mid-term and Final Review sessions during each consulting

cycle/round

E-mail Communication & Logistics

• Provide strategic oversight of volunteer communications through the centralized inbox, ensuring

timely responses and effective coordination across the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Endeavour volunteer experience, particularly as a Senior Consultant or Engagement

Manager, is highly desirable.

• Experience in project management, process optimization and automation, with a focus on PMI

methodologies, is an asset.

• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in organizational, communication, presentation, time

management, and stakeholder management skills.

• Motivated and strategic, with a proven ability to lead responsibilities and introduce initiatives

that optimize the project experience.

• Availability to attend, host, and organize Mid-Term & Final Review sessions (with 30+ volunteer

attendees).

• Ability to collaborate and deliver results in a virtual work environment.

• Availability and willingness to travel to subway-accessible meeting spaces in the Toronto area, if

required.

• Long-term commitment (1–2+ years) to Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits

BENEFITS

This role will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Develop and improve processes that enable the Project Management Committee to better

support consulting teams throughout their engagements.

• Strengthen and broaden your leadership and management skills, gaining hands-on experience in

a dynamic, volunteer-led environment.

• Build relationships with a diverse group of passionate professionals and leaders from consulting,

non-profits, industry, and academia.

• Contribute to the strategic direction and success of a growing non-profit organization.

• Make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and fun environment.

• Explore additional volunteer opportunities across other Endeavour divisions.

• Maintain a flexible schedule, accommodating your professional and personal commitments.

Please note: Endeavour is a 100% volunteer-driven organization, and as such, all our roles are

unpaid. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable

experience and building your network.

APPLICATION

Documents Required:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Subject Line: Co-Director, Project Management

Email: recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca;

Cc: uyen.dang@endeavourvolunteer.ca; abiola.ogunleye@evcn.ca

Endeavour is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome volunteers from

all backgrounds and experiences

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