Project Manager Infectious Disease

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Project Manager to lead multiple large-scale projects within the healthcare system. The role involves guiding teams, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery across the project lifecycle.

The candidate will manage budgets, timelines, and resources, while driving clear communication and risk mitigation across departments and entities within Mass General Brigham.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; PhD preferred.
• 5-7 years of project management experience and 0-1 year of team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive project plans and monitors multiple projects from initiation to completion.
• Secures resources and uses formal processes to manage budgets, risks, and changes.
• Ensures on-time delivery within specifications and budget.
• Communicates project status regularly with stakeholders.
• Provides guidance to project coordinators and managers.
• Identifies risks early and develops mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Healthcare collaboration

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

PhD Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Job description

Jul 29, 2026

$79,560 - $115,720/year

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary
Summary
Responsible for managing multiple large-scale projects within an assigned functional area or across various entities. Takes ownership of the overall project lifecycle by guiding teams and staff, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that the project is completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they complete essential tasks. Leads and provides guidance and support to project team members.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

• -Develops comprehensive project plans and monitors and manages multiple projects from initiation through completion.
• -Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
• -Manages projects to ensure on-time completion, within specifications, and within budget.
• -Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
• -Provides guidance to project coordinators and project managers.
• -Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and PhD Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Project management experience 5-7 years required and Team leadership experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

Grade

7

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Mass General Brigham is an integrated nonprofit academic health care system dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and education through collaboration and innovation.

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