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The Senior Manager, CIT serves as the single point of accountability for the success of a given software solution domain. This position is responsible for managing IT staff in the analysis, architecture, design, quality, testing, implementation, and support; of custom and leading-edge commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions related to the NMDP Solution Portfolio. This includes small and large-scale development of new functionality, enhancements to existing software programs and selection/procurement of vendor provided solutions. Managers are accountable for a functionally aligned portion of the overall NMDP / CIBMTR Solution Portfolio. This particular position serves the Minneapolis campus of the CIBMTR, the research organization of the NMDP. The CIBMTR is a bi-campus organization with leadership / staff at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in addition to the NMDP. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are expected to manage the bi-campus relationship. In this role, the Sr. Manager is expected to:
- Serve as the single point of accountability for the success or failure of a given solution domain.
- Share the operational risk associated with decisions for a given solution domain.
- Have a deep understanding of the solution domain for which they are accountable.
- Manage staff and/or contract resources assigned to the solution domain.
To be successful, this role must partner with NMDP/CIBMTR Operational and IT leaders to:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals
- Assess/accept technical and operational risks associated with decisions.
- Gain/develop and maintain trust.
- Establish a solution roadmap.
- Take accountability for communicating and implementing solutions consistent with the IT strategy (strategic plan).
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ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Workforce Management:
- Hires, ensures training, supervises, and evaluates the performance of engineering (development/testing) and analytical staff.
- Experience in managing Application Development, product owner, Scrum master, and Business Analysts roles.
- Coordinates the assignments of NMDP resources (staff and contract), resolve operating and development issues. Implements and monitors the individual timelines for each Application delivery project.
- Ensures that the systems' direction meets the current and future business objectives of the Information Systems Department and NMDP.
- Resolves technical and business issues related to the solution portfolio and solution delivery projects.
- Provides oversight for the solution domain and cross-functional practices as assigned.
- Reports on-going status to the IT Leadership, Sr. Director of Research Technology, CIO, Business Partners and periodically to the NMDP/CIBMTR Directors, Executives and/or other audiences as needed, regarding open and future systems issues.
- Provides any necessary administrative functions. Such examples include assistance with or management of an annual budget, in addition to contract negotiations for outside consulting services.
Application Delivery:
- Ensures appropriate input on the solution architecture is provided.
- Ensures high level technical leadership on Application delivery efforts is provided.
- Assembles solution delivery teams for project and program efforts.
- Lead the formulation of strategies, standards, and processes for Application Development and other functional areas
Strategic Planning:
- Works with Solution Architects and project teams to establish an application roadmap.
- Acts as a steward of the solution domain, a curator of the solution roadmap and a strategic business partner for Operational peers.
- Contributes to IT Strategic Planning.
- Provides strategic planning leadership for the solution portfolio.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- N-tier software development and testing methodologies along with experience in regulatory oversight is required.
- Proven project management & software development management skills from healthcare or ecommerce services industry
- Hands on expertise with Java, .NET, Angular, Node, React, and DevOps pipeline.
- Unit testing and automated testing principles is helpful. Knowledge of Federated Architecture and Model Driven Architecture principles is also helpful. Knowledge of UML, Use Case design and realization is helpful.
Ability to:
- Basic knowledge of industry best practices and standards, with the ability to identify and implement automation wherever necessary
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills required. Must have the ability to prioritize own work and the work of others, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Engineering/Business with an emphasis in Information Technology. However, upon evaluation, equivalent related experience and/or education may be substituted for degree requirement.
- Ten years' experience in a programming, engineering, or other technical role within a software development environment. Experience must also include two years' experience in a leadership role within an Information Technology Department.
- 6 years of direct people leadership management.
DEI COMMITMENT:
As part of our values, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at NMDP/Be the Match. We actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
Be The Match offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits. Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees. Please reference this link for more information: Be The Match Benefit Information
- Number of Openings: 1
- Pay Basis: Yearly
- Schedule: Full-time
- Driver Policy: No
- Job Family: Information Technology
- Career Category: Established Leader / Established Professional
- Career Level: 8
