Information Technology Manager, AJCC

American College of Surgeons•Chicago, IL

27d•$117,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Manager of Information Technology is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and taxonomy of AJCC technology, including the development and delivery of electronic tools and products. This exempt level position will report to the Senior Manager, AJCC in the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, technical content engineering, or similar field is required; master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in information technology, software development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience with most of the following: XML editing and related software, Component Content Management Systems (CCMS), RESTful APIs, software development and validation, C#, and C++.
High level of analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to plan and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Minimal travel required - ability to travel infrequently (i.e., annually) for activities such as annual meeting or conferences.
Evening and weekend work may be required due to workload fluctuations.

Nice To Haves

master's degree is preferred.
Database management, project management, personnel management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the AJCC Software Programmer team and works with staff to maintain, update, and manage the Cancer Surveillance, AJCC Staging Online portal, and Cancer Staging API products.
Ensures the accuracy, quality, and integrity of AJCC staging content within the Component Content Management System (CCMS), where content is structured in XML for both human-readable and machine-readable applications.
Oversees the Cancer Staging API and AJCC Staging Online portals, including distribution to licensed users, technical troubleshooting, customer support, release and implementation activities, and vendor management.
Supports the ongoing development, implementation, and reliable delivery of AJCC electronic products.
Manages vendor relationships that are integral to AJCC technology operations, including CCMS functionality, API hosting, and specialized DITA template support.
Maintain, update, and manage the AJCC Cancer Staging System and associated taxonomy and content structures within the CCMS. Coordinate the migration of AJCC Protocol content authored by expert panels into the CCMS and update taxonomy, templates, and content structures as needed to support protocol changes. Manage high-profile technical projects, including CCMS and API improvements, and gather production requirements from partner organizations, the surveillance community, and API users.
Develop and maintain the API Implementation Guide and customer release notes. Provide customer support to API licensees and oversee the API portal, including permissions, new API calls, version control, release scheduling, response to outages or downtime, and monitoring for security threats.
Maintain, update, and manage the AJCC Staging Online portal and associated procedures, including individual and group subscriptions, collaborate with partner organizations to modify content structures as needed, and coordinate annual updates to the site map to support each new year of protocol content.
Understand trends and developments in health care technology interoperability standards through participation in national and standards-setting organizations, research, and coordination across the College. Advise AJCC leadership and contribute to AJCC interoperability strategy.
Collaborate with AJCC member organizations and technical partners on API release schedules, significant content updates, changes to API structure, and joint workflows for implementing changes to the AJCC Cancer Staging System across the oncology landscape.
Manage relationships with AJCC technology vendors. Lead technical projects and new initiatives, including development of project charters, coordination with vendors and users, implementation support, and troubleshooting. Manage technical training and support tools, software and hosting licenses, and coordination across technology vendors.
Coordinate implementation activities across AJCC staff, technology vendors, partners, and users to support updates, releases, and ongoing operation of AJCC technical products and systems.
Manage the work of the AJCC Software Programmer team responsible for Cancer Surveillance product development and the AJCC API portal. Provide strategic guidance for integration of the two AJCC API tools and establish priorities and work assignments.
Oversee performance, deadlines, deliverables, and completion of assigned responsibilities, including formal evaluation of direct reports.