Associate Technical Project Manager Jobs in Lynn, MA

Job Summary:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. They are seeking a Senior IS Technical Project Manager to lead high-profile, matrixed projects that align with the Institute’s strategic plan and process improvement priorities, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including IT technical staff, business analysts, institute leaders, and external vendors/teams throughout each project
• establish and maintain respectful relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders
• become familiar with institute processes, strategic goals, and systems
• collaborate with the business in needs definition, business assessment, requirements gathering, vendor selection, resource allocation, project prioritization, risk analysis and mitigation, implementation, testing, training, and project closeout
• lead and assist teams in project design
• aid in the periodic review and auditing throughout a project’s lifecycle
• guide projects in process content, application of tools, and knowledge management
• proactively identify, analyze, mitigate, and manage risks
• regularly and proactively communicate with project stakeholders regarding schedule, status, issues, risks, scope changes, and milestone achievements
• oversee highly complex projects with budgets exceeding $1M, critical to strategic objectives, involving multiple departments and external partners
• 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
• translate business processes into technical solutions, expertly guiding analysts in requirement gathering and performing analysis as needed
• engage with executive leadership and diverse stakeholders to drive project success and foster organizational collaboration
• lead planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while proactively managing portfolio impact
• 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
• lead large vendor selections and implementations involving multiple vendors
• mentor project teams, promoting professional growth and a culture of excellence.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 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.
Company:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a cancer research and treatment organization that provides specialized care for cancer patients. Founded in 1947, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.