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Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 18 hours ago

Sr. IT Project Manager

Tennessee, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization focused on advancing cancer treatments. The Senior IT Project Manager will oversee complex projects, manage cross-functional teams, and enhance project management processes to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Research

Responsibilities

Directs complex projects often involving cross-functional teams and matrix partners; knows when to leverage cross-functional expertise across the organization

Leads a variety of different types of projects including launch of new products and services, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments

Develops and oversees financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures

Leads a continuous risk and issues management process to identify and assess risks and issues; works with leaders to develop and manage mitigation measures to minimize exposure to projects and the business

Directly manages all aspects of the project lifecycle and works within a matrixed organization to oversee all phases of a project

Determines the most appropriate mode of communication for any given situation, ensure communication is timely, succinct, and tailored to the appropriate audience

Defines and tracks project milestones; develops, maintains and reports on an overall integrated delivery plan

Emotional Intelligence- displays professionalism, diplomacy and calmness under pressure when confronted with politically sensitive situations

Establishes and leads cross-functional strategic, to include, enterprise-wide initiatives

Facilitates the resolution of conflicts between key stakeholders, project team members, and sponsors through interest-based negotiation

Exercises discretion when managing and protecting sensitive business and patient information

Facilitates large-level, multi-disciplinary planning sessions and executive-level project meetings

Exercises stewardship of enterprise resources as a capable influencer

Creates appropriate project artifacts

Mentors colleagues in order to influence and build strategic relationships; actively seeks to develop and grow others

Rigorously manages scope to ensure business requirements are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters

Serves as a project subject matter expert, routinely briefs key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives

Gathers information from multiple sources to assess options and likely outcomes for organizational challenges and opportunities and leads others through this process

Demonstrates organizational agility (flexible to take on projects in many business lines)

Supports/Facilitates contract execution and vendor management

Proposes recommendations, adjustments and process improvements to achieve success

Represents the project in various project governance and inter-department forums

Qualification

IT Project ManagementPMP CertificationAgile Project ManagementHealthcare KnowledgeProject Financial ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementServant LeadershipEmotional IntelligenceCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

3+ years of IT project management experience, preferably within healthcare

PMP Certification strongly preferred

Agile Project Management and Scrum Certification strongly preferred

Healthcare

Information Technology

Project Management

Microsoft Office product proficiency

Servant leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder partnership

Understand strategic imperatives

Technology and business knowledge

Project financial management

Risk and Issue management and mitigation

Customer focused

Able to serve as Mentor / Knowledge Sharing

Exhibits sound judgment

Proven ability to build strong and positive relationships and quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; lead and inspire teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity

Proven ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively

Servant Leadership; a leader who considers the needs of the team over his/her own

Excellent written and oral communication capability and presentation skills; persuasive, encouraging, motivating, and inspiring; the ability to listen and understand

Exhibits influencing and negotiating skills

Displays business and technical acumen

Experience with stakeholder management

Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure

Proven ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete objectives

Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Accountable for change management

Proven core project management skills including knowledge of project management methodologies and tools