Job Description

The Project Manager I supports and manages projects that drive operational efficiencies across Ambulatory Clinical Operations. Under the guidance of Ambulatory Clinical Operations Leadership, the Project Manager I will be directly responsible for direct planning activities including: assessing and setting project goals, determining relative value and quality of the project, setting timelines, and tracking progress of the efforts, to assure deadline compliance. S/he may draft and implement procedures and policies relating to the project(s) and prepare presentations as needed. This role will also have daily interaction with staff and other project stakeholders as it pertains to the projects assigned.

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.

This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Boston, MA . T he selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

• Create project plans, identify implementation steps, success metrics, timelines, resource needs, and potential obstacles for each project. Utilize standard project management tools and summary documents to track and communicate status of projects.
• Schedule and lead project-related workgroups, record action items, and track completion status to ensure project success
• Prepares and implements project related procedures and policies as needed
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of projects; communicating major issues and recommendations to department leadership to support decision making
• Develops briefing materials and presentations
• Provides data collection analysis and reporting, as appropriate
• Other duties, as assigned

PATIENT CONTACT:

May interact with members of PFAC (Patient and Family Advisory Council) as project team members.

• High School diploma; Bachelor?s or Master?s degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology-oriented business environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Strong competence in computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Epic
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Must possess the ability to multi-task
• Must possess ability to operate independently and as part of a team
• Possesses professional judgement and discretion
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of staff and faculty in an environment of frequently changing needs, priorities, and deadlines

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to under-served members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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