IS Transition Project Manager

Overview

This project leadership role provides specialized project management expertise to support complex IT transition initiatives across the institute. The position focuses on managing medium to large IT transition efforts, representing the Technology, Data, and Analytics Team through consistent use of its methodologies, tools, and governance processes, and supporting DFCI staff in transition-focused project management best practices through coaching, mentoring, and training. These skills are leveraged to drive the use and continuous improvement of standards across DFCI, including project charters, integrated transition plans, cutover and go-live execution plans, system deliverables, and related processes. This role assists teams in project and transition design, supports periodic review and auditing throughout the project lifecycle, and guides projects in process content, application of tools, and knowledge management, with particular emphasis on safe and effective transitions identified for our new collaboration.

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Scope and Complexity: Oversee highly complex projects with budgets exceeding $1M, critical to strategic objectives, involving multiple departments and external partners.
• Strategic Leadership and Planning: Lead strategic decision-making with full accountability for project outcomes and resource management, collaborating with senior leadership to translate initiatives into detailed project plans that align with institutional priorities and ensure measurable success.
• Analysis: Translate business processes into technical solutions, expertly guiding analysts in requirement gathering and performing analysis as needed.
• Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with executive leadership and diverse stakeholders to drive project success and foster organizational collaboration.
• Project Oversight: Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while proactively managing portfolio impact.
• Quality and Risk Management: Drive innovation and continuous improvement by aligning quality objectives with organizational goals, while proactively identifying, analyzing, and managing risks to minimize issues and enhance project success.
• Vendor Management: Lead large vendor selections and implementations involving multiple vendors.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor project teams, promoting professional growth and a culture of excellence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on strategic thinking and innovation.
• Expertise in project management software and templates, with a strong application of project management methodologies and scheduling solutions such as MS Project
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• High success in applying complex IT concepts in application development and support, networking, system integration, and information security.
• Expertise with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Champion of formal project management methodologies, including waterfall, spiral, agile, lean, DMAIC, etc.
• Accomplished written and verbal communications skills with staff through leadership of varying levels of technical aptitude, translating business needs into technical solutions and driving decisions

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field required.

Ten (10) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility of which at least six (6) years must be in project management OR comparable roles.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PGMP) certification required, with expectation to maintain credential.

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.

Pay Transparency Statement

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.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).