Project Manager, Symptom Management

Overview

The Symptom Management program at Dana-Farber seeks to re-engineer how Dana-Farber provides care for the side effects of cancer treatment across clinical practice locations. The Project Manager, Symptom Management will lead program strategy and governance and execute deliverables that improve how doctors and nurses work. Reporting to the Senior Director, New Product Development, the Project Manager will be versed in clinical operations and technology solution development and will be an integral player in meaningfully improving patient care at Dana-Farber and beyond.

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scope and Complexity: Oversee highly complex, high-impact projects that are critical to the Institute's strategic objectives, involving multiple departments and external partners.
• Decision Making: Lead strategic decision-making processes, with full accountability for project outcomes and resource management.
• Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including executive leadership, to drive project success and foster collaboration across the organization.
• Project Oversight: Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Quality Improvement and Innovation: Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives and align quality objectives with organizational goals.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to translate strategic initiatives to detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term goals.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor and guide project teams, promoting professional development and a culture of excellence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on strategic thinking and innovation.
• Proficiency in project management software and templates, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field. Nine (9) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility of which at least six (6) years must be in project management OR comparable roles. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

No

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.

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).