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IT Business Financial & Research Systems Manager

Boston Children's Hospital

United States, Massachusetts, Boston

Jul 15, 2025

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

The Manager, IT Business Financial & Research Systems leads a medium-sized team or multiple small teams within the Information Technology department. This role oversees application and technical operations, staff development, system performance, and cross-departmental support services. The Manager, IT Business Financial & Research Systems serves as an escalation point for complex issues and drives continuous improvement, service excellence, and delivery consistency across their domain. The Manager, IT Business Financial & Research Systems partners with Finance leadership and executive stakeholders to translate institutional priorities into actionable technology plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees planning, delivery, and support of multiple financial business systems (ERP, Oracle, Strata, etc.).
Leads architecture discussions and ensures best practices in configuration, reporting, and integration.
Leads stakeholder alignment sessions, project presentations, and status briefings.
Provides executive-level updates on system performance, roadmap milestones, and budget adherence.
Leads integrations across Finance, HR, Research, and Operational applications.
Defines enterprise reporting standards and ensures consistency in KPI delivery.
Oversees hiring, onboarding, and development of team members and team leads.
Manages third-party contracts, vendor relationships, and SLA compliance.
Supports budget planning, monitors expenditures, and justifies investment requests.
Provides technical leadership and strategic direction for assigned application or system portfolio.
Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, and development of staff.
Conducts performance evaluations, recommends promotions, and manages disciplinary actions in accordance with HR policies.
Serves as escalation point for complex technical or operational issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in the field of Computer Science, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field is required
Masters degree is preferred

Expereince

8-10 Years of progressive experience in financial systems administration with at least 2 years of people management is required
Leadership experience in enterprise-scale ERP initiatives within a healthcare, academic, or research setting is preferred

Certifications

Certifications in an ERP, ITIL, PMP, or equivalent leadership-level system certifications are a plus is preferred

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.