Technical Project Manager
Role Overview
The Simons Foundation’s Informatics group, part of the Division of Autism and Neuroscience (A&N), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of selected high-priority, complex, or cross-functional projects.
Reporting to the Vice President of Informatics, the Technical Project Manager will drive projects from planning through delivery while establishing consistent practices that improve execution and visibility across the broader Informatics portfolio.
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of science and technology, helping deliver the software, data systems, and scientific resources that enable large-scale, impactful autism and neuroscience research.
Working closely with product, engineering, bioinformatics, scientific, and study teams, the Technical Project Manager translates objectives and requirements into clear execution plans, establishes milestones and responsibilities, manages dependencies and risks, drives decisions and follow-through, and keeps projects on track through delivery.
This role requires strong technical fluency, sound judgement, and the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will understand software and data systems well enough to identify technical and operational risks, recognize gaps in plans or requirements, and communicate effectively with engineers, scientists, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a full-time position based on-site at the Simons Foundation’s New York City offices.
Visit the Simons Foundation career page to learn more.
Key Skills for This Role
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in technical, scientific, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience managing complex technical projects involving software engineering, data systems, or comparable technology environments
- Demonstrated experience working with technical teams to develop project plans, manage milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables, and drive projects through completion
- Related Skills & Other Requirements
- Strong technical fluency and the ability to understand software and data systems well enough to identify risks, dependencies, gaps, and questions requiring resolution
- Knowledge of project management approaches and methodologies, including Agile and other iterative or plan-driven approaches, with the judgment to apply them appropriately to different types of projects
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, monday.com, or comparable platforms
- Familiarity with modern software development practices and workflows, including version control, issue tracking, testing, and release processes
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while anticipating needs and potential issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, scientists, product managers, leadership, external partners, and other stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities, disciplines, and communication styles and to build alignment among stakeholders with differing priorities
- Sound judgment, discretion, reliability, and a demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
- Commitment to the mission of the Simons Foundation to advance basic science and mathematics
- COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 depending on experience
- In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package
- REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position
- Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
- The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
Experience
- Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
About Simons Foundation
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