Senior Program Manager, Research & Institutional Funds

danafarber; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead high-profile, matrixed programs aligned with the Institute's strategic plan. You will manage multiple initiatives across divisions, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget while engaging senior leadership and external partners to drive success.

You will mentor project managers, promote professional development, and drive innovation to improve quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, healthcare, or related field.
• Nine (9) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility, at least six (6) years in program management or similar roles.
• PM certification (PgMP, PMP, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee highly complex, high-impact programs spanning multiple departments and external partners.
• Lead strategic decision-making with accountability for outcomes and resources.
• Engage with executive leadership and external partners to drive program success and collaboration.
• Plan, roll out, evaluate, and operate large-scale programs within scope and budget.
• Drive quality improvement and innovation aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintain comprehensive program documentation and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Mentor and develop project managers and team members to promote excellence.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

The Senior Program Manager leads various high-profile, highly matrixed program initiatives tied to the Institute's strategic plan and organizational process improvement priorities. Projects and initiatives may span across divisions and throughout the Institute. This role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. The Senior Program Manager will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, to drive program success and foster collaboration across departments. Focuses on strategic program outcomes, goals, and innovation.

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 programs 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 program outcomes and resource management.
• Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including executive leadership and external partners, to drive program success and foster collaboration across the organization.
• Program Oversight: Lead the planning, rollout, evaluation, and operations of large-scale programs, ensuring they meet deliverables within appropriate scope and budget.
• Quality Improvement and Innovation: Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives and align quality objectives with organizational goals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate program documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor and guide project managers and team members, promoting professional development and a culture of excellence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in program 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on strategic thinking and innovation.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, with a strong understanding of program 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 circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required 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 program management OR comparable roles.

License/Certification/Registration Required: Project or Program Management Professional certification (PgMP, PMP, etc.) 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.

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.

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 relevan