Program Manager, Child Health & Wellness Data Program, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine

Position Overview

The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Program Manager.  This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the ACHRI Director, this position requires independent work, strategic leadership, decision making, time management and superior organizational skills. It is dynamic and has a broad scope that requires a diversity of skills and experience. The Program Manager will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a highly complex initiative with a high volume of work, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders. The position is driven by constant, multiple and simultaneous deadlines, continuous change and emerging priorities. The work environment is fast-paced, service-oriented and highly computerized.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Staff Management

• Oversees the work and performance of Data Program staff and hire new staff as the program grows, including creating and updating job profiles

• Proactively determines staffing needs

• Performs and engages staff in annual performance reviews as well as staff development and performance management

• Oversees staff management, including Peoplesoft transactions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and facilitate stakeholder engagement with a diversity of stakeholders including clinicians, researchers, analysts, people with lived experience, and senior leaders

• Lead the project steering committee, which includes senior leadership from data portfolios at AHS, and various teams within the Cumming School of Medicine, and other UCalgary Faculties

• Actively facilitate connections between ACHRI members and members of other relevant University Faculties, Departments and Institutes

• Seek out new opportunities and provide recommendations to enhance technology, processes and collaboration

• Be the bridge between technical, data, clinical, and research experts

Data Integration, Governance and Analysis

• Identify existing data governance policies from parallel initiatives in order to inform the creation of a robust data governance policy for the Data Program

• Act as lead liaison between clinicians/researchers and data program staff to set up plans and facilitate the interpretation of the results in the clinical context

• Analyse and manipulate data as required

• Provide technical expertise for grant applications and publications, when required

• Oversee the research and progress on projects for the data team

Strategic Planning

• Lead the design, development and implementation the strategic plan for the Program

• Oversee the development and management of the team budget

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility for costs from the Program

• Establish core metrics and mechanisms for tracking metrics

Program & Project Management

• Oversee project management for the Data Program

• Establish, implement, track and report on program and project process and successes

• Track project budget and ensure that things are delivered on time, on scope, on budget

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum Master's Degree in a Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related fields. PhD preferred
• 5 -7 years of demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, ideally in a clinical or research setting, is required
• Previous experience managing staff, particularly in a research or technical environment required. Experience managing in a unionized environment an asset
• Existing knowledge about data integration (e.g. software), data governance (e.g. access and utilization policies), and/or data analysis required
• Experience developing and implementing internal processes to streamline operations and to facilitate reporting and service evaluation
• Knowledge and ability to lead the development of robust project plans
• A high level of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities is required
• Must have the ability to interact consistently in a diplomatic, flexible and timely fashion with stakeholders
• Must maintain and respect the confidential nature of the work
• Able to learn quickly and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Strong knowledge of University applications (e.g. PeopleSoft, eFIN) an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work with relational databases (e.g. SQL)
• Demonstrated ability to work with data visualization applications (e.g. Tableau)
• Experience coding in programs such as R, Python, SASS, STATA, SPSS, or MatLab an asset
• Knowledge and ability to maintain a SharePoint database is an asset
• Familiarity with the use of classical analytical techniques, such as statistical process control, regression, classification, and clustering preferred
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques is an asset
• Familiarity with bioinformatics methods and tools is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills is required

Application Deadline:  December 10, 2021

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is classified in the Research Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. 

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

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