American Association for Cancer Research

Career Opportunities

IT Project Manager

Reports to:  Director, Information Technology
Department:  Information Technology
Employment Status:  Full-time/ Exempt                     

Position Description and Responsibilities

  • Web application project management
    • Meets with project stakeholders to identify project scope and creates all related documentation
    • Works with lead architect to review deliverables and design a release timeline; in conjunction with lead architect, creates documentation on expected deliverables, storyboards and timelines
    • Coordinates with project team to obtain sign off on project deliverables and timeline; manages expectations with project stakeholders and provides updates and feedback to project team as necessary; works with development team to ensure that all deliverables are being met within the projected timeline
    • Provides status updates to director of IT on routine basis; works with director of IT to prioritize projects and timelines according to AACR priority
    • In conjunction with lead architect, develops projects sites through SharePoint to create dashboards for management, stores all project documentation and manages/tracks resources and tasks
  • Business intelligence
    • Creates SSRS reports on data stored within iMIS and SharePoint as requested through the IT help desk
    • Assists in the creation of reports as needed in new web development projects
    • Works with IT network administrators to create an advanced business intelligence platform that can be used by all AACR staff; works to eventually phase out the need for iMIS IQAs and independent Access databases
  • CRIS
    • Works with all AACR departments to customize individual SharePoint pages to fit departmental needs
    • Provides SharePoint training as requested
    • Works with lead architect to coordinate SharePoint user group meetings
  • Application integration
    • Attends iMIS power-user meetings and assists when needed
    • Key point person to other departments
  • IT Administration
    • Assists with IT help desk tickets as needed
    • Works as backup for new employee IT orientation
    • Works on departmental projects as needed and as assigned
Position Requirements

  • Two years project management of IT projects
  • Two years implementing application systems from the functional perspective
  • Three years business analyst experience
  • Three years business intelligence experience
  • Three years using SQL and other reporting tools
  • Knowledge of SRSS
  • Knowledge of SharePoint administration
  • Knowledge of applications such as iMIS
  • Knowledge of Web development in a Microsoft environment

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume (including salary history) to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 40138
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Email: humanresources@aacr.org
Fax: (215) 440-1045
Equal Opportunity Employer