[Hiring] Senior IT Project Manager @Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Role Description

A Senior IT Project Manager is a thought leader in project management, guiding the way projects are managed. They handle a variety of projects, including:

• High visibility projects
• Ambiguous projects
• Complex projects that span multiple organizations
• High priority projects with executive oversight
• Projects that are part of larger programs

Additionally, they identify methods to enhance project management capabilities and processes.

This is a remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs complex projects often involving cross-functional teams and matrix partners; knows when to leverage cross-functional expertise across the organization.
• Leads a variety of different types of projects including launch of new products and services, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.
• Develops and oversees financial forecasts and provides ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
• Leads a continuous risk and issues management process to identify and assess risks and issues; works with leaders to develop and manage mitigation measures to minimize exposure to projects and the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' work experience in IT Project Management, healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
• PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Agile Project Management and Scrum Certification strongly preferred
• Proven ability to build strong and positive relationships and quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
• Proven ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively
• Servant Leadership; a leader who considers the needs of the team over his/her own
• Excellent written and oral communication capability and presentation skills
• Exhibits influencing and negotiating skills
• Displays business and technical acumen
• Experience with stakeholder management
• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
• Proven ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete objectives
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Accountable for change management
• Proven core project management skills including knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
• Competitive compensation package determined by performance, experience, skills, equity, and geographical markets
• Other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered

Company Description

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people.