Sr Project Manager, The Brain Tumor Institute (BTI) Bioinformatics Core

Company: Children's National Medical Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 14, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - Sr Project Manager, The Brain Tumor Institute (BTI) Bioinformatics Core (250000NZ)DescriptionThe Brain Tumor Institute (BTI) Bioinformatics Core at Children's National Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to join our team. This position will play a critical role in advancing pediatric brain tumor research of multiple PIs focused on uncovering oncogenic mechanisms in pediatric brain tumors and developing novel therapies. The role involves close collaboration with the BTI Bioinformatics Core staff (Director, bioinformatics scientists and engineers, Principal Investigators), researchers, and clinicians within both Children's National as well as external partners.The Technical Project Manager will drive the planning, execution, and completion of technical projects, serving as the critical link between research objectives and technical implementation. This role demands expertise in agile methodologies, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with data governance standards such as HIPAA and GDPR. The individual will ensure that the Bioinformatics Core operates efficiently by fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, overseeing database development for sequencing data, managing data transfers, harmonization timelines and deliverables for multiple projects, and maintaining core technical documentation to enable cutting-edge pediatric brain tumor research. This position may also provide the opportunity to contribute to bioinformatics analysis and/or code review, depending on the individual's interest and skill set. This is a unique opportunity to advance pediatric brain tumor research and accelerate the discovery of novel therapies in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Documentation Management: Create and maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date technical documentation using platforms that integrate with GitHub (e.g., ReadTheDocs, Slab, GitBook). Manage version control for documentation updates, ensuring traceability and consistency across projects.
• Sprint Planning and Agile Management: Organize and manage agile sprints, including scheduling, task prioritization, and progress tracking. Collaborate with technical and scientific teams to ensure goals are realistic, measurable, and aligned with broader research objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact between internal Principal Investigators (PIs), external collaborators, and research consortia. Ensure timely and effective communication between all parties to streamline project execution.
• Data Transfer Coordination: Oversee and manage the secure and efficient transfer of research and clinical data between institutions and collaborators. Collaborate with data scientists and IT teams to ensure data integrity, compliance with institutional policies, and adherence to data governance regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Data Organization Management: Oversee standardization of processes for data organization and ensure maintenance of comprehensive data inventories.
• Cross-functional Team Coordination: Work closely with computational researchers, clinicians, and external collaborators to align technical deliverables with clinical and scientific goals. Proactively identify and address bottlenecks or conflicts in project workflows, leveraging cross-team expertise for resolution.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly track project milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing updates to leadership and stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive project reports and presentations to communicate progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Maintain familiarity with technical tools and platforms commonly used in data science, computational research, and documentation (e.g., GitHub, Jira, Slack, Confluence). Quickly adapt to new tools, frameworks, and workflows as needed by the project or organization.
• Contract Management & Compliance: Oversee contract development, execution, and tracking for multi-institutional research collaborations. Coordinate with legal, administrative, and external partners to streamline approvals and renewals.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Identify potential risks related to timelines, resources, and data handling, implementing mitigation strategies proactively. Ensure compliance with institutional, consortia, and funding agency policies related to data sharing, privacy, and security.
• Lab and Core Supply Management: Oversee the procurement and inventory management of software, hardware, and computational resources for the Rokita Lab and BTI Bioinformatics Core. Work with institutional procurement teams to ensure timely acquisition of essential tools and infrastructure.
• Team Development and Training: Facilitate training sessions for team members on tools and processes related to project management and documentation. Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or equivalent in healthcare, information technology, or general business (Required)Master's Degree MBA/MHA or equivalent in healthcare, information technology, or general business (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience5 years of related and progressive experience, preferably in healthcare, information technology, and/or project management. (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrates strong project/program management skills, leadership attributes (strategic thinking, ability to drive business change, sharing of organizational goals, leading multidisciplinary groups), ability to multi-task, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication and presentation skills. Knowledge in project management, process redesign techniques and skills, audit techniques, financial analysis, problem solving, change management, and customer service skills. Working knowledge of Visio, MS Project, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Word.Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: Research & Innovation Campus 7144 13th Place NW Washington 20012Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Ctr Cancer & Immunology RsrchPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: 9:00-5:30 PMChildrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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