Responsible for planning and managing multiple complex technical projects and all their phases of activities independently. Identifies appropriate resources needed and develops schedules to ensure time completion of project. Coordinates the activities of the team by becoming familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member. Manages and participates in, all technical aspects of projects related to biomedical informatics to support objectives as well as prepare project summaries and reports. Coaches the development of other project managers.
Department/Unit Summary:
The mission of the Vanderbilt Department of Biomedical informatics has complementary themes that include education, research, service, and a commitment to our colleagues in our own institution and around the world. The Educational Mission is to educate undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate trainees in the theory and practice of biomedical informatics. The Research and Service Mission is to develop and evaluate innovative technologies for the storage, retrieval, dissemination, and application of biomedical knowledge, in order to support clinical practice, biomedical research, life-long learning, and administration and as a result, to contribute to the professional body of knowledge in the field of biomedical informatics. The Professional and Ethical Mission is to maintain cooperation and collegiality with all those who learn and work with us locally, nationally, and internationally; and, to develop and disseminate ethical and professional standards for the conduct of biomedical informatics research and for the use and evaluation of health care informatics applications.
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Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates and oversees all phases of the project.
- Ensure timely completion of tasks in line with project objectives.
- Provide customers and leadership support through project management.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
- Team Interaction: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.
* Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5 years experience required.