Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 2 hours ago
Sr Director, IT Program Management
Knoxville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations focused on advancing therapies for cancer patients. The Senior Director, IT Program Management is responsible for overseeing SCRI’s Portfolio & Project Management Office, driving digital transformation initiatives, and fostering a high-performing team culture.
Research
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year portfolio strategies for clinical research platforms and digital initiatives
Lead investment prioritization and governance processes (Project SteerCos, MBRs etc)
Align portfolio decisions with SCRI’s mission, enterprise goals, and evolving research needs
Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to oversee budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring financial accountability and ROI
Build a culture of accountability, consistency, and resiliency to drive strategic initiatives
Oversee execution of complex, multi-phase programs (e.g., legacy clinical trial platform migration)
Establish and maintain project management standards, delivery frameworks, risk management, and lifecycle management
Monitor project health, resource allocation, and milestone achievement across all workstreams
Ensure program managers effectively supervise project managers, whose responsibilities include:
Creating clear program and project scopes and roadmaps
Developing detailed project plans with tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies
Adhering to the IT Project Playbook and managing deliverables from cross-functional teams
Managing change requests and ensuring Steering Committee approval
Defining project charters, resource allocation, and committee structures
Tracking project costs and ensuring budget adherence
Proactively identifying and mitigating risks, assigning owners, and closing issues
Providing regular status updates, maintaining Planview records, and managing stakeholder expectations
Ensuring quality deliverables, maintaining a single source of truth, and distributing meeting notes promptly
Partner with Product, IT, Operations, Compliance, and external vendors/partners for seamless collaboration and delivery
Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure transparency, buy-in, and continuous feedback
Build and lead a high-performing project management team
Coach, mentor, and develop team members to foster growth and excellence
Define and track KPIs, success metrics and ROI for digital investments and portfolio initiatives
Deliver executive-level reporting on portfolio health, adoption, satisfaction, and financial impact
Apply advanced analytics and data modeling to inform strategic decisions and optimize performance
Qualification
Required
15+ years in project/program leadership, clinical technology delivery, or enterprise portfolio management for digital transformation
6+ years of direct leadership in matrixed, cross-functional environments, including coaching and developing high-performing teams
Experience in healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or healthcare environments
Proven success in enterprise-scale platform migrations, PMO development, and governance implementation
Strong background in advanced analytics, financial modeling (ROI analysis), and digital portfolio optimization
Demonstrated ability to define and track KPIs, ROIs, and performance metrics across complex portfolios
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment
Experience with portfolio management tools, digital analytics platforms, and agile delivery frameworks
Using tools such as Jira, Smartsheet and Planview
Strategic mindset with hands-on leadership style, balancing long-term vision and day-to-day execution
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities
Company
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deepak Bhamidipati
Assistant Director of Drug Development
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