Senior Program Manager, Healthcare Quality & Systems

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Foxborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 108,280 - 118,915; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston area seeks a Program Manager III to lead complex quality and systems integration initiatives across regional campuses, coordinating with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to advance patient safety and care quality.

The role emphasizes data-driven performance improvement, program onboarding, and alignment with institutional goals, with hybrid work 2–3 days on site per week at the Foxborough campus and other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility, of which at least four (4) years must be in program management or comparable roles.
• Project or Program Management Professional certification (PgMP, PMP, etc.). Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs with significant organizational impact, involving multiple high-priority projects and cross-functional teams.
• Exercise significant decision-making authority in program planning, execution, and resource management, with a focus on strategic outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to align program objectives with organizational goals and drive success.
• Provide leadership and direction to teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices in quality assurance, developing strategies to optimize processes and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for program execution, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term goals.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management tools

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston area seeks a Program Manager III to lead complex quality and systems integration initiatives across regional campuses, coordinating with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to advance patient safety and care quality.

The role emphasizes data-driven performance improvement, program onboarding, and alignment with institutional goals, with hybrid work 2–3 days on site per week at the Foxborough campus and other sites as needed.