SVP, Campus Operations and Infrastructure

Overview

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Campus Operations & Infrastructure is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of facilities operations, capital construction, real estate, public safety, emergency management, food services, parking, employee services and operational business affairs. This role ensures the organization’s physical infrastructure, safety programs, and operational services effectively support mission delivery, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, the SVP partners across departments to align infrastructure investments, safety strategies, and operational resources with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and financial goals.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive operations and infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational mission, growth, and financial objectives .

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on facilities, capital planning, risk management, and operational performance.

• Lead long-range planning for campus or enterprise infrastructure, including space utilization , sustainability, and resilience.

Facilities Operations & Capital Programs

• Oversee all facilities management functions, including maintenance, engineering, utilities, and environmental services.

• Direct planning, design, and execution of capital construction and renovation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

• Establish standards for operational efficiency, preventive maintenance, and asset lifecycle management.

Real Estate & Space Management

• Lead real estate strategy, including acquisitions, leasing, portfolio optimization, and disposition.

• Oversee space planning and allocation to support evolving organizational needs and workforce models.

• Ensure effective stewardship of physical assets to maximize value and utilization.

Public Safety & Emergency Management

• Provide executive oversight of public safety operations, including security, access control, investigations, and threat assessment.

• Lead enterprise-wide emergency management and business continuity programs, ensuring preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, accreditation standards, and risk mitigation practices.

Operations Business Affairs

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and business operations for all areas within scope.

• Drive operational efficiencies, cost management, and resource optimization across departments.

• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor service delivery and outcomes.

Employee services

• Oversee dining operations throughout DFCI and the DFCI regional network .

• Manage parking services for employees

• Manage General Services for employees

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across facilities, safety, and operations functions.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Develop leadership talent and succession planning within the organization.

Education Requirements

Bachelors Required, MBA, MPA or related field preferred

Experience Required

• 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, operations, infrastructure, or related areas, with significant executive-level responsibility.

• Demonstrated success overseeing complex capital programs, real estate portfolios, and safety/emergency management functions.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and cost optimization.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, research, higher education, or corporate campuses) preferred . ​

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge

• Facilities operations, building systems, and asset lifecycle management

• Capital planning, construction delivery, and infrastructure strategy

• Real estate portfolio management, leasing, and space optimization

• Public safety, emergency management, and business continuity

• Regulatory compliance, safety standards, and risk management

• Financial management , including operating and capital budgeting

• Management of leased and purchased services

• Skills

• Strategic planning and enterprise-level leadership

• Financial oversight and resource allocation

• Capital program and project management

• Crisis leadership and decision-making under pressure

• Executive communication and stakeholder influence

• Negotiation, vendor, and contract management

• Abilities

• Integrate facilities, safety, real estate, and business operations into a unified strategy

• Lead large, complex teams and drive organizational change

• Balance risk, cost, and operational priorities effectively

• Communicate complex issues clearly to executive audiences

• Build cross-functional alignment and foster a culture of accountability and safety

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$440,000.00 - $457,500.00