The Project Director, (Technology, Data and Innovation) is a leader in the PMO organization. Acting as the agent for the project sponsor, the Project Director will be responsible for managing large, complex programs and/or projects and also be responsible for supervising 2-4 project managers on the team. He/she is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the projects following MD Anderson methodology standards. These projects address the operational needs of multiple departments in order to deliver specified requirements, meet customer satisfaction, on time, within budget, and with quality results. The position ensures appropriate management, customer, and supplier involvement throughout the life cycle of the project.

Program/Project management oversight, leadership and expertise
Manages programs or multiple large Information Services (IS) projects.
Establishes and manages program and project expectations of all project stakeholders including sponsor, steering team, customers, users, and project team. Translates generalized customer business goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans
Demonstrates strong leadership, facilitation, negotiation, mentoring, conflict resolution and resource management skills, with an organizational awareness.
Develops and maintains optimal/effective relationships with programs/projects internal and external customers and vendors.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders and project team and escalates project issues to management in a timely manner.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders associated with the program-project including those lead by a direct report.
Adheres to MDACC IS Governance procedures and Project Management Methodology. Completes and presents project documentation in a timely manner and as required for reporting to IT review groups and governance committees.
Provides weekly updates, attends all project meetings and communicates status of all tasks. Initiates actions to keep programs and projects on schedule, within budget and scope.
Cultivates skills and knowledge of Institution business practices to command a working knowledge procurement and budgets to include ability to analyze and review budgetary information to determine the impact on the program or project.
Participates as an active member of the Planview Steering team and the Project Management Methodology workgroup.
Backs up Manager to represent IS Shared Services when their manager is not available due to meetings, training and/or PTO.

Oversight for the development, enhancement and/or implementation of systems, applications, or databases
Ensures system functional requirements are defined using workflow analysis, regulatory and standards review, industry best practices, and other relevant sources using PMO designated tools.
Develops and documents project scope and schedule in collaboration with project sponsors and key team members to ensure that the project is defined and reduces future risks and issues
Ensures customer review and approval of system requirements, system configuration, testing results validation, system readiness for go-live and final customer acceptance
Ensures that project team and end-user input is incorporated into all implementation activities and deliverables based on the defined Project Management Methodology guidelines.
Ensures the design, configuration and setup of all system inputs, outputs and interfaces meet the business needs of the customer
Documents decision-making processes undertaken with customers that lead to content decisions
Works with technical team members to document technical requirements, specifications and design for system hardware, software and architecture.
Coordinates development/delivery of training for end-users and customer groups
Coordinates development of production support model for the production system.
Supports / mentors direct reports working on implementations by reviewing, providing constructive feedback and guidance on their assignments for quality and completeness.

Resource Management
Adheres to established parameters for project resource management, including personnel, technical, schedule and financial.
Defines, prioritizes, coordinates and manages the work of the project team. Participates in project review activities as required
Establishes and maintains current project schedules and keeps management informed of resource status as needed
Establishes and maintains a current project budget and keeps management informed of budget status as needed.
Manages all project expenses and related financial resources.
Provides feedback to appropriate management on team member's contributions and performance.
Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports
Make sure direct reports meet requirements from the Institution, Division, and/or Department
Provide annual performance evaluations
Handle any disciplinary actions needed for direct reports
Coach and mentor direct reports
Approve time off and telecommuting requests
Help resolve any project issues for the projects being managed by direct reports
Take point on hiring replacements for positions that report directly to this position

Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Level Degree

Certification: None

Preferred Certification: Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Experience: Seven years of project management experience to include five years' experience in application and/or infrastructure services. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Experience: Ten years of experience to include five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services.

Experience leading implementation large-scale and high-complex programs or projects that were implemented enterprise-wide

Project management experience in executing vendor agreements, defining project scopes, planning detailed schedules, budget cost control, quality management, execution of defined deliverables, and closing projects.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
Requisition ID: 172938 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 119,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 149,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 179,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Remote (within Texas only) Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
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