IS Technical Project Manager - Project Management Office

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Technical Project Manager III to lead and execute complex IS projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing budgets up to $500K. You will work with IT staff, analysts, and external vendors, ensuring risk management and governance align with PMO standards.

Located in Boston, the role emphasizes strategic decisions, architecture involvement, and continuous improvement, with an estimated duration of 24-36 months and focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field required.
• 7 years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility; at least 4 years in project management or comparable roles.
• PMP certification strongly preferred; eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects with budgets up to $500K, managing high-priority tasks and cross-functional teams.
• Translate strategic initiatives into detailed project plans and manage resources.
• Identify, analyze, and manage risks; implement quality and risk management strategies.
• Lead vendor selection and implementation for medium to large projects.
• Mentor project teams and promote professional growth.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

SDLC

IT concepts

Risk management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Project Manager III leads and executes complex projects that significantly impact organizational goals, managing multiple high-priority initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams for successful outcomes. This role emphasizes strategic project results and long-term objectives, driving strategic initiatives and fostering continuous improvement. With strong technical expertise, the manager partners with engineering and development teams to identify and assess technical risks and collaborate on technology decisions. They are actively involved in system architecture discussions, IT policy development, code reviews, and technical feasibility assessments, ensuring comprehensive project execution.

This role reports to the Manager of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Project Management Office (PMO) in Information Services (IS), managing medium to large complex projects while utilizing the PMO’s established project management methodology and standard project management tools and templates.

The incumbent will:

• work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including IT technical staff, business analysts, institute leaders, and external vendors/teams throughout each project
• establish and maintain respectful relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders
• become familiar with institute processes, strategic goals, and systems
• collaborate with the business in needs definition, business assessment, requirements gathering, vendor selection, resource allocation, project prioritization, risk analysis and mitigation, implementation, testing, training, and project closeout
• lead and assist teams in project design
• aid in the periodic review and auditing throughout a project’s lifecycle
• guide projects in process content, application of tools, and knowledge management
• proactively identify, analyze, mitigate, and manage risks
• regularly and proactively communicate with project stakeholders regarding schedule, status, issues, risks, scope changes, and milestone achievements
• support DFCI staff in project management best practices through coaching, mentoring, and training
• communicate the PMO’s mission and purpose throughout the IS and user community
• drive the deployment, support, and continuous improvement of standard project management tools, including templates and applications, throughout DFCI.

The estimated duration of this position is 24-36 months.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility of which at least four (4) years must be in project management OR comparable roles.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred. Eligibility required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scope and Complexity: Lead complex projects with budgets up to $500K, managing high-priority tasks and cross-functional teams for significant organizational impact.
• Strategic Decision Making and Planning: Exercise authority in planning, execution, and resource management, collaborating with leadership to translate strategic initiatives into detailed project plans focused on achieving strategic outcomes.
• Analysis: Translate business processes into technical solutions, leading analysts in requirement gathering and traceability.
• Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with senior leadership and external partners to align objectives with organizational goals.
• Project Leadership: Direct project teams, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Quality and Risk Management: Implement quality assurance best practices and strategies for process optimization while expertly identifying, analyzing, and managing risks to ensure project success.
• Vendor Management: Lead vendor selection and implementation for medium to large projects.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor project teams, promoting professional growth and a culture of excellence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Extensive experience in project management with a proven track record of success.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on strategic thinking and innovation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including scheduling solutions.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and drive change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong competence with IT concepts including application development and support, networking, system integration, and information security.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Proven experienced in formal project management methodologies, including waterfall, spiral, agile, lean, DMAIC, etc.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications with staff and management who have varying levels of technical aptitude, bridging the gap between business constituents and technical IT resources, and influencing decisions

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

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$113,830.00 - $124,885.00