Project Manager, Quality and Patient Safety

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Project Manager to join the Department of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across the cancer care continuum. You will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes while coordinating diverse teams.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder communication, and performance monitoring, with a focus on delivering high-impact improvements aligned to Dana-Farber's mission and six

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility, including at least two years in project management or comparable roles.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Scope and manage moderately complex projects with focus on resource allocation and objectives.
• Make informed decisions on resource allocation and timelines with some autonomy.
• Engage with department heads and project leads to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Plan and manage project activities aligned with strategic objectives.
• Track progress and performance metrics, reporting findings and recommending improvements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Organizational skills

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Project management software

Multitasking across projects

Education

Bachelor degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field

Five years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility; at least two years in PM or comparable roles

Job description

The Project Manager within the Department of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that turn quality and operational improvement priorities into meaningful change across the cancer care continuum. Reporting to the Associate Director of QPS Strategic Initiatives, the Project Manager partners with sponsors, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across Dana-Farber to lead high-impact initiatives, defining objectives, developing and executing work plans, coordinating dependencies, managing risks, and maintaining alignment and momentum toward intended outcomes. As a member of the QPS Strategic Initiatives team, the Project Manager also contributes to portfolio and goal-management activities, working to strengthen the department’s operating capabilities and further its mission across the six pillars of quality.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Scope and Complexity: Manage moderately complex projects, focusing on resource allocation and meeting project objectives.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
• Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including department heads and project leads, to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Project Management: Plan and manage project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and efficient use of resources.
• Quality Assurance and Performance Monitoring: Track project progress and performance metrics, reporting findings to stakeholders and recommending improvements.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks to project success and implement mitigation strategies to address them

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and templates.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field.

Five (5) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility of which at least two (2) years must be in project management or comparable roles required.

License/Certification/Registration Required

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Patient Contact

None

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.

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).

$90,085.00 - $98,920.00