The Senior Director, IT Program Management at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a strategic leader tasked with building, scaling, and optimizing the Portfolio & Project Management Office (PMO). This leader drives the governance, investment prioritization, and execution of complex digital transformation initiatives, including enterprise platform migrations and clinical technology programs in the oncology space.

• Location: Fully Remote (Work at Home – Tennessee, USA, or WTNA)
• Experience: 15+ years in project/program leadership; 6+ years of direct leadership/people management.
• Focus: PMO development, governance, enterprise platform migration, clinical technology delivery, and using advanced analytics for portfolio optimization.
• Industry Preference: Healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Governance, and Delivery Excellence

The Senior Director operates at the strategic level, ensuring technology investments yield maximum value and align with SCRI’s mission.

• Portfolio Strategy & Governance: Develop and execute multi-year portfolio strategies for clinical research platforms. Lead investment prioritization and governance processes (Project SteerCos, MBRs) to ensure alignment with SCRI’s mission.
• Program Execution: Oversee the execution of complex, multi-phase programs (e.g., legacy clinical trial platform migration).
• PMO Development: Define and implement project management standards, delivery frameworks, risk management, and lifecycle management. Build a culture of accountability, consistency, and resiliency.
• Performance Monitoring & Analytics: Define and track KPIs, success metrics, and ROI for digital investments. Deliver executive-level reporting on portfolio health and financial impact. Apply advanced analytics and data modeling to inform strategic decisions.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing project management team, coaching, mentoring, and developing team members for excellence.

Required Qualifications: Enterprise PMO & Regulated Environments

Success requires extensive experience managing complex portfolios and platform migrations within highly regulated sectors.

• Senior Leadership: 15+ years in project/program leadership and 6+ years of direct leadership in matrixed environments.
• PMO Expertise: Proven success in PMO development, governance implementation, and enterprise-scale platform migrations.
• Analytical & Financial Skills: Strong background in advanced analytics, financial modeling (ROI analysis), and defining/tracking KPIs and performance metrics.
• Tools: Experience with portfolio management tools, digital analytics platforms, and agile delivery frameworks, specifically mentioning Jira, Smartsheet, and Planview.
• Influence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment.