IT Project Manager - Remote US
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Summary
Our IT Project Manager is a thought leader in project management, guiding the way projects are managed.
Job description
The IT Project Manager handles a variety of projects, including high visibility projects, ambiguous projects, complex projects that span multiple organizations, high priority projects with executive oversight, and projects that are part of larger programs. Additionally, they identify methods to enhance project management capabilities and processes.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Participates in 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.
- Participates in financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
- Agile Project Management and Scrum Certification strongly preferred
- 3+ years' work experience in IT Project Management, clinical research, pharmaceutical or healthcare experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects.
- Proven ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.
- Excellent written and oral communication capability and presentation skills; persuasive, encouraging, motivating, and inspiring; the ability to listen and understand.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years' work experience in IT Project Management
- Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
- Proven ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively
- Excellent written and oral communication capability and presentation skills
- PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
- Agile Project Management and Scrum Certification strongly preferred
- Clinical research, pharmaceutical or healthcare experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Physical well-being support
- Mental well-being support
- Financial well-being support
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive opportunities
Company overview
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a premier oncology research organization and global leader in community-based clinical trials. Founded in 2004 through a joint venture between Tennessee Oncology and Hospital Corporation of America, SCRI has established itself as one of the world's leading cancer research institutions. With headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, the institute operates across more than 200 locations in over 20 U.S. states and the United Kingdom, bringing together more than 1,300 research physicians. SCRI specializes in conducting first-in-human clinical trials, having completed over 850 such studies since its inception, and has contributed significantly to the development of approximately 10 FDA-approved cancer therapies since 1999. The organization focuses primarily on oncology research while also expanding into cardiology, gastroenterology, and other therapeutic areas. SCRI's unique community-based model enables patients to access cutting-edge clinical trials close to home, bridging the gap between academic research centers and local healthcare providers. The institute employs 501-1,000 professionals and maintains strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to advance cancer treatment innovations.