Associate Director, IT Service Management

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 161,600 - 180,100; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is looking for an Associate Director of ITSM in Boston to design and implement IT service delivery frameworks.

Applicants should have extensive experience in healthcare IT operations, emphasizing service quality and operational improvement. Responsibilities include developing a user-centric Service Catalog and leading a blended team to enhance IT service management.

The role offers competitive compensation, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT operations or service management.
• Experience developing ITSM roadmaps that improve agility.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise ITSM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of user-centric Service Catalog.
• Define and monitor KPIs for service performance.
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure service alignment.

Skills

Agile

Lean

DevOps methodologies

KPI development

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Financial management principles

Customer-first mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Management of Information Systems

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM platform experience

Job description

Reporting to AVP, Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations, the Associate Director of ITSM is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and improving IT service delivery frameworks that align technology services with business needs.

The role emphasizes strong oversight of external partners to ensure effective and reliable service delivery.

A key priority is leading the modernization of the DFCI IT Service Catalog, building related workflows in a shared ServiceNow instance, and establishing new ITSM processes and resources.

Additionally, the role manages a blended team of employees, consultants, and contractors to align IT services with clinical, research, and operational needs within a collaborative healthcare partnership.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Service Strategy & Implementation

• Lead the end-to-end development of a user‑centric Service Catalog, streamlined ITSM workflows, and the continuous improvement of IT Service Management frameworks.
• Act as the primary liaison with the larger Healthcare Organization (HCO) that owns the ServiceNow instance to ensure technical alignment, platform optimization, and excellent user experience.
• Establish ITSM process owners responsible for new technology requests, Knowledge Base (KB) article creation and curation, CMDB, and catalog maintenance.

Operational Oversight

• Define and monitor KPIs for Incident, Problem, and Request Management to maintain high service availability and performance.
• Oversee, enforce, and audit SLAs, performance reporting, and foundational ITSM data, including CMDB accuracy and compliance needs.
• Identify and drive opportunities for automation, process optimization, and service improvements to enhance the user experience.

Team Leadership

• Direct a diverse team consisting of ITSM process owners, technical analysts, contractors, and external consultants fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resource allocation, project budget, and timelines for ITSM changes or upgrades.
• Coordinate closely with business partners and MSP to ensure seamless integration, service alignment, and effective governance across.
• Supervises staff. Hires, develops, and manages staff to achieve organizational goals. Sets clear expectations, delivers feedback, and monitors performance for quality, efficiency, and compliance with policies and procedures. Mentors staff, fosters career growth, and cultivates a positive and productive work environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Agile, Lean, and DevOps methodologies and their integration with traditional ITSM practices.
• Advanced skill in developing, managing, and monitoring SLAs, OLAs, and Underpinning Contracts to ensure service performance and accountability.
• Ability to design KPI dashboards and performance reports that provide actionable insights into service health and managed service provider performance.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, including departmental budgeting and cost‑of‑service analysis and deep functional knowledge of Incident, Problem, Change, Request, and Asset Management is required.
• Ability to translate complex technical metrics and analytical data into clear, business‑focused reports for executive stakeholders.
• Skill in negotiation and conflict resolution, particularly within complex multi‑vendor or outsourced service environments.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and bridge communication between technical teams, business units, and senior leadership.
• Ability to lead with a customer‑first, user‑experience‑driven mindset that supports end‑user satisfaction and business alignment.
• Skill in enabling and presenting data‑driven decision‑making at the senior leadership level to address complex business challenges.
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority in shared‑services environments and collaborative partner organizations.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Management of Information Systems, or a relevant field required.
• 6 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other innovation‑driven organizations required.
• 6+ years in IT operations or service management, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles required.
• 10+ experience with healthcare organizations such as hospitals, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or innovation‑driven organizations preferred.
• Proven success developing and executing ITSM roadmaps that improve agility, service reliability, and user workflows/processes.
• Experience implementing or refining ITSM standards such as COBIT or ISO/IEC 20000 in high‑compliance healthcare environments, including DFCI‑aligned processes.
• Strong hands‑on experience with enterprise ITSM platforms and vendor management, including holding MSPs accountable through service level reviews and improvement plans.

License/Certification/Registration Required

ITIL v4 or v5 Certification required. PMP preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise the Technical Business Analyst, ITSM, Technical Business Analyst, Performance and Reporting, and Process Owner, CMDB & Knowledge Management.

Patient Contact

None.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

$161,600.00 - $180,100.00