Information Technology Manager, AJCC

American College Of Surgeons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical coverage

Dental, Vision, Prescription

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The American College of Surgeons in Chicago is seeking an experienced Manager of Information Technology for AJCC technology and product management. You will oversee the Cancer Staging System content, CCMS, and API tooling, while coordinating with vendors and staff in a hybrid role based in our Chicago office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT/software development, strong XML/CCMS/API experience, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable AJCC products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in information technology or software development.
• Experience with XML, CCMS, RESTful APIs, software development and validation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AJCC Cancer Staging System content and taxonomy in CCMS.
• Develop and maintain API guidance, release notes, and API portal operations.
• Manage CCMS content migrations and annual sitemap updates for new protocol years.
• Lead AJCC tech projects, vendor relationships, and support operations.
• Supervise AJCC Software Programmer team and API portal integration.

Skills

XML editing

CCMS

RESTful APIs

Software development

Validation

C#

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, technical content engineering, or similar field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CCMS

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

Our Mission

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Our Vision

To create a healthcare landscape where surgeons thrive and every patient has access to and benefits from the highest standards of surgical care, driven by innovation, education, leadership, and trust.

Summary

The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Manager of Information Technology is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and taxonomy of AJCC technology, including the development and delivery of electronic tools and products.

• Oversees the AJCC Software Programmer team and works with staff to maintain, update, and manage the Cancer Surveillance, AJCC Staging Online portal, and Cancer Staging API products.
• Ensures the accuracy, quality, and integrity of AJCC staging content within the Component Content Management System (CCMS), where content is structured in XML for both human-readable and machine-readable applications.
• Oversees the Cancer Staging API and AJCC Staging Online portals, including distribution to licensed users, technical troubleshooting, customer support, release and implementation activities, and vendor management.
• Supports the ongoing development, implementation, and reliable delivery of AJCC electronic products.
• Manages vendor relationships that are integral to AJCC technology operations, including CCMS functionality, API hosting, and specialized DITA template support.

This exempt level position will report to the Senior Manager, AJCC in the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $117,000 - $130,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Primary Responsibilities

1. AJCC Technology and Product Management

• Maintain, update, and manage the AJCC Cancer Staging System and associated taxonomy and content structures within the CCMS. Coordinate the migration of AJCC Protocol content authored by expert panels into the CCMS and update taxonomy, templates, and content structures as needed to support protocol changes. Manage high-profile technical projects, including CCMS and API improvements, and gather production requirements from partner organizations, the surveillance community, and API users.
• Develop and maintain the API Implementation Guide and customer release notes. Provide customer support to API licensees and oversee the API portal, including permissions, new API calls, version control, release scheduling, response to outages or downtime, and monitoring for security threats.
• Maintain, update, and manage the AJCC Staging Online portal and associated procedures, including individual and group subscriptions, collaborate with partner organizations to modify content structures as needed, and coordinate annual updates to the site map to support each new year of protocol content.

2. Interoperability and Partner Collaboration

• Understand trends and developments in health care technology interoperability standards through participation in national and standards-setting organizations, research, and coordination across the College. Advise AJCC leadership and contribute to AJCC interoperability strategy.
• Collaborate with AJCC member organizations and technical partners on API release schedules, significant content updates, changes to API structure, and joint workflows for implementing changes to the AJCC Cancer Staging System across the oncology landscape.

3. Vendor, Project, and Technical Support Management

• Manage relationships with AJCC technology vendors. Lead technical projects and new initiatives, including development of project charters, coordination with vendors and users, implementation support, and troubleshooting. Manage technical training and support tools, software and hosting licenses, and coordination across technology vendors.
• Coordinate implementation activities across AJCC staff, technology vendors, partners, and users to support updates, releases, and ongoing operation of AJCC technical products and systems.

4. Staff Supervision and Leadership

• Manage the work of the AJCC Software Programmer team responsible for Cancer Surveillance product development and the AJCC API portal. Provide strategic guidance for integration of the two AJCC API tools and establish priorities and work assignments.
• Oversee performance, deadlines, deliverables, and completion of assigned responsibilities, including formal evaluation of direct reports.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, technical content engineering, or similar field is required; master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in information technology, software development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with most of the following: XML editing and related software, Component Content Management Systems (CCMS), RESTful APIs, software development and validation, C#, and C++.
• High level of analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Database management, project management, personnel management experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to plan and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Minimal travel required - ability to travel infrequently (i.e., annually) for activities such as annual meeting or conferences.
• Evening and weekend work may be required due to workload fluctuations.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical-comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
• 403(b) Matching Program
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Domestic Partner Coverage

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