Technical Project Manager

POSITION PURPOSE

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software and technology projects in a health research setting. Ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and research customer/stakeholder satisfaction.

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Related responsibilities include:

• Leads and manages the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure for projects involving data and technical services projects that support research (e.g., involving real-world data modeling, standardization, integration, system design, and software development)

• Collaborates with technical staff (e.g., data analysts, developers, systems engineers, information security), service leads, and research customer/stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.

• Translates business requirements into technical tasks, user stories, and timelines.

• Creates and maintains project documentation, including project plans/charters, risk analyses, stakeholder registries, status reports, and after-action review.

• Facilitates agile (e.g., daily standups, sprint planning) or traditional project execution based on project needs

• Identifies project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

• Manages and communicates project status to organizational leadership and external partners, providing clear visibility into progress and potential roadblocks.

• Coordinates cross-functional efforts, including integration with third-party systems or vendors as needed.

• Ensures that technical teams are aligned with business priorities and deliver solutions that meet user needs.

• Monitors budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• Requires at least three (3) years of experience in project management within a technical or software development environment.

• Requires strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile (Scrum/Kanban), and/or traditional project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMP). Technical knowledge sufficient to participate in architecture discussions, understand system integrations, and facilitate issue resolution.

• Requires familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.

• Requires excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Requires the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams consisting of diverse groups of individuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent certification.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or enterprise IT environments.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, etc.).

• Background in software engineering, systems administration, or business analysis is a plus.

• Experience with research project management.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Position is a hybrid position working mostly from a home office with occasional on-site work required.

• May require occasional travel to meet with stakeholders or attend team offsites.

• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects or initiatives.

BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE 

• Work with a variety of diverse professionals in the healthcare industry
• Free parking
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Group Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Plan with gracious employer contributions
• Fitness program
• Pet insurance
• Qualified employer for loan forgiveness

REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE THE INFLUENZA VACCINATION ANNUALLY UNLESS APPROVED FOR EXEMPTION. 

Please note sponsorship and/ or relocation assistance are not available for this position.