Technical Project Manager, Science & Data Delivery

Simons Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simons Foundation’s Informatics group seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead planning and delivery of high-priority projects across software, data systems, and scientific resources. You will work with engineers, scientists, product managers, and study teams to translate objectives into actionable plans and milestones, ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires strong technical fluency, risk management, and excellent communication, with on-site work in New York City.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex technical projects in software, data systems, or related environments.
• Proven ability to develop plans, manage milestones and deliverables, and drive completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and delivery of high-priority Informatics projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain clear project plans, timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and risks.
• Coordinate work across software engineering, product, bioinformatics, and study teams, plus external partners.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Technical fluency

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, scientific, or related field

Tools

Jira

monday.com

Job description

The Simons Foundation’s Informatics group seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead planning and delivery of high-priority projects across software, data systems, and scientific resources. You will work with engineers, scientists, product managers, and study teams to translate objectives into actionable plans and milestones, ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires strong technical fluency, risk management, and excellent communication, with on-site work in New York City.