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It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading medium to large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives that deliver meaningful business value. This role partners closely with stakeholders across IT and Business Operations to define scope, schedule, and budget, and successfully drive projects from initiation through deployment.
This role is focused on execution and delivery of defined initiatives, with opportunities to take on increasing complexity and strategic ownership over time.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Leads end-to-end delivery of IT projects across the full project lifecycle (initiation through deployment and handoff)
Manages projects of moderate to high complexity, visibility, and cross-functional impact
Partners with stakeholders to define scope, timelines, success metrics, and business outcomes
Develops and maintains detailed project plans, milestones, and integrated delivery schedules
Proactively manages risks, issues, and dependencies; escalates as appropriate
Ensures projects are delivered within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters
Maintains clear, consistent communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Supports financial tracking, resource planning, and budget reconciliation
Creates and maintains key project artifacts (status reports, dashboards, documentation)
Facilitates cross-functional meetings, working sessions, and project governance forums
Contributes to process improvement efforts and adoption of project management best practices
May provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members or project contributors
Scope & Impact:
Accountable for one or more concurrent IT initiatives
Works within defined frameworks but exercises independent judgment in execution
Partners with senior project managers or leadership on more complex initiatives
Focused on delivering clearly defined business outcomes rather than shaping enterprise strategy
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
3+ years of experience in IT, project management, or related field
Experience managing projects end-to-end in a cross-functional environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment
PMP certification (or in progress)
Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodology experience
Experience supporting application development, system implementations, or operational initiatives
Core Competencies:
Knowledge:
Project management fundamentals and methodologies
Information technology concepts and systems
Stakeholder and business operations alignment
Skills:
Communication and stakeholder management
Organization and execution
Critical thinking and problem solving
Risk and issue management
Project financial tracking
Abilities:
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in a matrixed organization
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects with increasing levels of complexity
This is a remote position based in the United States. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.
Interested candidates should submit their application through https://www.scri.com/careers/. Applications will be accepted through May 29th, 2026. Please ensure all required materials are included as outlined in the posting.
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
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