Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Technical Project Manager
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Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute .
The Technical Project Manager II is responsible for overseeing complex projects that support both departmental and cross‑departmental initiatives, focusing on planning, resource management, and achieving project objectives. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure project success and drive continuous improvement. With a strong technical background, the manager collaborates closely with engineering and development teams to identify technical risks and contribute to technology decisions. They may also participate in system architecture discussions, IT policy development, code reviews, and technical feasibility assessments, ensuring comprehensive project execution.
This role will manage end‑to‑end delivery of health IT projects including EHR enhancements and API integrations. The applicant should have familiarity with the Epic Systems ecosystem and a working knowledge of FHIR APIs, HL7 messaging, and other healthcare data standards.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.
Responsibilities
Manage moderately complex projects with budgets up to $100K, focusing on resource allocation and achieving objectives.
Make informed decisions on resource allocation and timelines, with autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
Understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions, collaborating with analysts for requirement traceability.
Engage with stakeholders, including department heads, to gather requirements and provide updates.
Plan and oversee project activities, ensuring strategic alignment and efficient resource use.
Track project progress and performance metrics, report findings, recommend improvements, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Lead vendor selection and implementation for small to medium projects involving one vendor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
Five (5) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility, of which at least two (2) years must be in project management or comparable roles.
CAPM or PMP certification preferred (eligibility required).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Solid understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in project management software and templates, including scheduling solutions.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Competence in IT concepts including application development and support, networking, system integration, and information security.
Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficient in written and verbal communication with staff and management of varying technical aptitude.
Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Salary range: $108,800 – $124,700.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Technical Project Manager
role at
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute .
The Technical Project Manager II is responsible for overseeing complex projects that support both departmental and cross‑departmental initiatives, focusing on planning, resource management, and achieving project objectives. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure project success and drive continuous improvement. With a strong technical background, the manager collaborates closely with engineering and development teams to identify technical risks and contribute to technology decisions. They may also participate in system architecture discussions, IT policy development, code reviews, and technical feasibility assessments, ensuring comprehensive project execution.
This role will manage end‑to‑end delivery of health IT projects including EHR enhancements and API integrations. The applicant should have familiarity with the Epic Systems ecosystem and a working knowledge of FHIR APIs, HL7 messaging, and other healthcare data standards.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.
Responsibilities
Manage moderately complex projects with budgets up to $100K, focusing on resource allocation and achieving objectives.
Make informed decisions on resource allocation and timelines, with autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
Understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions, collaborating with analysts for requirement traceability.
Engage with stakeholders, including department heads, to gather requirements and provide updates.
Plan and oversee project activities, ensuring strategic alignment and efficient resource use.
Track project progress and performance metrics, report findings, recommend improvements, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Lead vendor selection and implementation for small to medium projects involving one vendor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
Five (5) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility, of which at least two (2) years must be in project management or comparable roles.
CAPM or PMP certification preferred (eligibility required).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Solid understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in project management software and templates, including scheduling solutions.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Competence in IT concepts including application development and support, networking, system integration, and information security.
Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficient in written and verbal communication with staff and management of varying technical aptitude.
Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Salary range: $108,800 – $124,700.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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