Department
 

BSD CTD - Administration

About the Department
 

The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of translational data science to impactful problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required to make data driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and services for the broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery. Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/, https://gen3.org/, https://stats.gen3.org/, and https://ctds.uchicago.edu/.

This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary
 

The Program Manager supports the development of innovative data sharing platforms for biomedical research through execution of industry-standard program management across projects and across engineering and scientific teams, building upon an understanding of research objectives, data, and software capabilities. You will work with program and project staff and leadership to create synergy, guiding the planning, alignment, prioritization, and confluence across multiple projects in accordance with the CTDS mission.

This role leads diverse IT projects typically involving multiple groups in the IT Function. Uses deep knowledge of IT processes, leadership skills, and breadth of experience to manage budgets, resources, and schedules. Coordinates work of IT staff and to resolves complex issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Supports and leads the development of data sharing platforms using knowledge of research objectives, data, and software capabilities across projects and across engineering and scientific teams.Creates synergy among multiple projects and the associated engineering, scientific, and administrative teams in accordance with CTDS mission.Executes program and project processes, policies, and procedures through direct supervision of and collaboration with program and product staff and senior leadership.Leads technical and non-technical initiatives to integrate product strategic plans into program, project, and product deliverables, working closely with sponsored award key stakeholders.Oversees collaboration on SDLC management with engineering leaders, identifying and leading process improvements.Oversees and coordinates the planning, alignment, prioritization, and confluence across multiple projects in accordance with CTDS mission, including but not limited to contract renewals, relevant CFR/FAR clauses, program/product roadmaps, priorities, schedules, activities, risks, FISMA moderate security control, requirements, deliverables, dependencies, releases, etc.Coordinates reporting of program documentation and deliverables across different media including, but not limited to project plans, activities, risks, requirements, deliverables, and dependencies; includes participating in manuscript preparation, grant proposal development, and other artifacts.Exhibits and continues learning applied project and program management and agile (or related methodologies and skills including, but not limited to, scrum master, waterfall, business analysis, portfolio management, kanban, XP) best practices with minimal supervision.Manages and mentors professional employees and is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline.Serves as project lead to coordinate complex information technology changes and ensures the success of enterprise-level application rollouts. Works with University units and the client community to develop detailed business requirements.Uses specialized depth and breadth of expertise in a specific career track to build project plans, including budgets and human resource plans. Provides expertise on managing projects. Maintains project web presence, project archives and project documentation.Leads team to develop and ensure quality control of the project methodology and contributes to the further enhancement and application of the methodology.Solves complex problems relating to the consulting services of vendors, including the development of a project statement of work and determines vendor resource requirements. Researches new software, products, or systems and may attend vendor demonstration, in order to keep University IT processes up-to-date.Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Project Management Institute

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in a computer science, engineering, biology, or quantitative discipline.PhD in a computer science, engineering, biology, or other quantitative discipline highly preferred.

Experience:

5 or more years of increasingly advanced experience on complex multi-institutional programs.5 or more years of client management experience.Background working with open-source software and public data releases.Grant and scientific or technical writing experience.Domain experience in software engineering and biomedical informatics or genomics.Managing a project or program funded by a federal contract or OTA.

Certifications:

Project Management (PMP), Program Management (PgMP), or Portfolio Management (PfMP) highly preferred.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Proficient with information security regulations like FISMA, FedRAMP, or NIST.Knowledge of cloud computing research platforms and products and complex biomedical IT programs.

Preferred Competencies

Take a broad plan or proposal and break it into smaller projects and oversee the execution of each project.Come into a team used to minimal supervision and oversight and ensure accountability for deliverables through partnership and influence.Persuade subject matter experts to adapt new structures or systems in order to meet objectives.Gain the trust of management and key stakeholders in order to gain the authority to successfully coordinate the programs, products, and teams to execute goals.Program management knowledge, including a demonstrated ability to manage own time well and achieve objectives.Assist in the onboarding of new staff.Collaborate and work as part of a team.Strong analytical abilities, especially with respect to administrating information system programs.Learn and teach new content areas and new skills quickly and well.Prioritize multiple program and project requirements and independently follow through with details to ensure timely delivery.

Working Conditions

Hybrid office/remote schedule available.May require travel.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Information Technology

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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