Manager - IS Enterprise Research Systems

Manager Information Services For Research

Are you an experienced IT professional ready to take on challenges in a complex academic health care setting? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment centered on solving complex and important problems that have the chance to improve the lives of patients and their families? We are seeking a mission-oriented and skilled Manager to join our Information Services for Research group at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In this role, you will lead a team of information technology professionals who serve the research community by supporting critical application and data-related needs that helps advance research and discovery activities at a top pediatric academic medical center. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for developing teams and people capable of collaborating with researchers and administrative partners at the intersection of research, health care, and technology to help accelerate discoveries and improve health outcomes. As a Manager of the Enterprise Research Systems team, you will take on a strategic and impactful role leading an experienced team of information technology professionals in their efforts to provide a world-class ecosystem for the conduct of research and discovery activities, guiding and mentoring team members while spearheading key projects and initiatives to accomplish strategic institutional objectives. Note : This position is a hybrid role, with a combination of on-site and remote work. On-site presence is required for key meetings, team collaboration, or as determined by departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain Technical Tools :
• Ensure the integrity and optimal functionality of technical tools, addressing technical issues, implementing updates, and optimizing system tools.
• Configure tools to align with the specific needs of research initiatives.
• Utilize the development lifecycle process, operating procedures, and documentation for implementing and supporting system solutions.
• Collaborate on strategic planning to support research enterprise software / technology needs.
• Systems Management :
• Design, develop, implement and maintain systems and technology aligned to serve the research community at CCHMC.
• Drive adoption of scalable, supportable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and data governance standards.
• Recommend technology solutions which meet research and discovery needs, are cost effective and consistent with best practice.
• Recommend the development and maintenance of policies and practices in support of process.
• Develop, maintain and deliver effective communications and training to key stakeholders and communities in research.
• Leadership and Mentoring :
• Provide team leadership in service of completing technology initiatives, projects of programs.
• Mentor and assist team members, actively participating in the team's vision and direction.
• Contribute to short-range and long-range planning for the team.
• Provide work direction to staff aligned with tactical and strategic objectives of Information Services for Research.
• Elevate team member thinking and understanding of the field by infusing best practice knowledge into the work.
• Manage selection, development and coaching of team members.
• Contribute to departmental process improvement efforts.
• Strategize with end users, vendors, and internal colleagues to ensure research applications support community needs.
• Project Management :
• Manage the team portfolio to ensure balance.
• Oversee the development and validation requirements for system solutions with the research community.
• Collect information for future syste