IS Program Manager, Brain Tumor Institute
Children's National HospitalAbout the role
Description
The IS Program Manager (Bioinformatics) is an individual contributor role, responsible for leading operations of large-scale bioinformatics and data platform initiatives across multiple investigators, teams, and institutional programs. This position requires a B.S. or M.S. in a scientific, computational, engineering, or related discipline and 10–15 years of experience leading technical teams, programs, scientific operations, or research informatics within an academic, clinical, government, or biotech environment. The Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for bioinformatics programs spanning cloud/HPC workflows, multi-omics data platforms, database development, and cross-team project execution. The role serves as the primary coordinator between scientists, engineers, IT, administrators, and external partners—ensuring roadmap alignment, reproducibility, budget and resource planning, standards-based documentation, and delivery of high-impact, scalable bioinformatics infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring a proven record of managing complex technical programs, supporting multi-grant or multi-site initiatives, implementing scientific software and data systems, and building operational frameworks that enable collaboration, sustainability, and open science.Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field. (Required)
Master's Degree Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
5 years Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or related role in the IT or Healthcare industry, with a successful track record of delivering complex programs. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) and tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, etc.).
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Proven experience in risk management and mitigation strategies.
Experience with Healthcare IT project/program management is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to build successful working relationships with external vendors or out-sourced professional services providers.
Familiarity with Cerner Millennium, Epic, PeopleSoft/Fusion, and ServiceNow is desirable.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Project Management (PMP) (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Job Duties
- Lead the end-to-end management of complex programs, including defining program scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and budget.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.
- Act as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and mitigations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements, allocate resources, and manage dependencies between projects and initiatives.
- Implement best practices and methodologies for program management, ensuring consistent and efficient execution across the IS department.
- Identify potential risks and issues within the program and develop strategies to address and mitigate them.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project/program managers, fostering their growth and development.
- Monitor and report program metrics and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support the evalu
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