Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 16 hours ago
Sr Director, IT Program Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expSarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization focused on advancing therapies for cancer patients. The Senior Director, IT Program Management will lead the Portfolio & Project Management Office, overseeing digital transformation initiatives and ensuring alignment with SCRI's mission and goals.
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
Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies while maintaining proficiency in Waterfall for programs requiring traditional governance
Lead the organizational transition from Waterfall to Agile over time, ensuring change management and stakeholder alignment
Ensure program managers and project managers apply Agile principles, facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), and leverage tools like Jira or Azure DevOps for backlog management and sprint tracking
Monitor project health, resource allocation, and milestone achievement across all workstreams
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
Promote Agile mindset and continuous improvement culture within the PMO
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
Project Management Expertise: Strong command of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with ability to apply hybrid approaches as needed
Agile Leadership: Deep understanding of Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban frameworks; ability to coach teams and scale Agile practices across enterprise programs
Scrum Facilitation: Skilled in conducting Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and backlog refinement
Change Management: Ability to lead organizational transformation from traditional delivery models to Agile, ensuring stakeholder engagement and adoption
Tools & Metrics: Proficiency in Jira, Azure DevOps, and Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts); familiarity with PMO dashboards and reporting tools
Strategic Thinking: Portfolio planning, investment prioritization, and governance expertise
Leadership & Coaching: Strong servant leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities
Certifications Required: PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent
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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