Senior IT Program Manager - OIT

Emory • Atlanta, GA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for the overall coordination of all IT-related projects or programs within a particular department or associated initiatives within the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Provides a high-level program view that highlights the health of each initiative and enables Leadership to take action around anticipated risks, opportunities for acceleration, and key decision points. Works with sponsors, project managers, leads, consultants and key stakeholders to accurately portray and communicate challenges and opportunities of individual projects to departmental leadership. Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison between technical resources and faculty as new initiatives are being discussed. Works to ensure faculty have appropriate options, including their respective challenges and benefits, for consideration. Contributes to project teams of major initiatives, primarily with project management or business analyst skills. Establishes standards for use across projects to facilitate a common analysis of data elements and project variables. May hire and directly supervise additional project management resources. Directs the work of all team members including project managers, business analysts, and developers that support software implementations and operational work on existing systems. Responsible for managing and delivering large, complex software implementation programs with multiple work streams, engaging external consulting partners, external vendors and key stakeholders across the university and healthcare departments. Provides portfolio and program level reporting in different formats for different audiences, including senior leadership. Shares analysis and impact of changes to portfolios and programs, and application support activities to leadership and key stakeholders. Establish a process for all major initiatives to pass through appropriate university and healthcare IT governance bodies and technical reviews. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in IT or related field
• A minimum of seven years of experience in IT project management
• At least three years in a senior leadership role overseeing complex programs and portfolios
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education in Business Administration courses is preferred.
• Experience working within an academic medical center, research, or healthcare institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall coordination of all IT-related projects or programs within a particular department or associated initiatives within the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
• Provides a high-level program view that highlights the health of each initiative and enables Leadership to take action around anticipated risks, opportunities for acceleration, and key decision points.
• Works with sponsors, project managers, leads, consultants and key stakeholders to accurately portray and communicate challenges and opportunities of individual projects to departmental leadership.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison between technical resources and faculty as new initiatives are being discussed.
• Works to ensure faculty have appropriate options, including their respective challenges and benefits, for consideration.
• Contributes to project teams of major initiatives, primarily with project management or business analyst skills.
• Establishes standards for use across projects to facilitate a common analysis of data elements and project variables.
• May hire and directly supervise additional project management resources.
• Directs the work of all team members including project managers, business analysts, and developers that support software implementations and operational work on existing systems.
• Responsible for managing and delivering large, complex software implementation programs with multiple work streams, engaging external consulting partners, external vendors and key stakeholders across the university and healthcare departments.
• Provides portfolio and program level reporting in different formats for different audiences, including senior leadership.
• Shares analysis and impact of changes to portfolios and programs, and application support activities to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Establish a process for all major initiatives to pass through appropriate university and healthcare IT governance bodies and technical reviews.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior