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The Human Resources team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a new opportunity for a Project Manager. The HR Strategic Initiatives Project Manager will support a variety of HR projects, process improvement initiatives, and strategic planning. Reporting to the HR Strategic Initiatives Manager, the Project Manager will oversee small to medium scale initiatives supporting HR???s overall project portfolio.??

This job is partial remote (2 -3 days per week). Remote work may only be performed from the states of MA, RI, or NH. Candidates must have the ability to work from our Boston, MA office for onsite days. Upon completion of the probationary period, a full-time remote location may be considered with the ability to work onsite when project needs require.

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.

Project Management

• Develops and defines project infrastructure (governance, work plans, timelines, resources, milestones, KPI???s etc.).
• Develops clear and effective meeting materials, presentations, and project documentation.
• Manages deliverables and project execution activities from the initiation phase through post-live support, including needs assessment, build, implementation, analytics, innovation, maintenance, and enhancements.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risks and issues.
• Leads meetings and manages communication with project teams to ensure milestones are met, stakeholders are informed, teams are aligned, and priorities are clear.
• Collaborates and regularly communicates with stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to inform planning processes.
• Fosters an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability across both project and departmental teams.
• Ensures transfer of knowledge and responsibilities to owning operational areas prior to close-out of projects.

Process Improvement

• Develops process maps/workflows from conducting current state process analysis to developing redesigned processes.
• Optimizes or redesigns process flows to meet project requirements.
• Maintains and updates all process-related documents.
• Develops and maintains a list of ongoing continuous and process improvement projects and track them.
• Works with management to define the short and long-term objectives and potential gains.
• Works with business managers to identify opportunities for process improvements. Establishes baseline metrics for ???to??? and ???from??? comparison.

Planning Partner

• Tracks metrics and develops status and data dashboards.
• Supports the development and implementation of HR communication plans.
• Monitors HR???s project portfolio to identify potential risks and issuess.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or healthcare experience preferred
• 3-5 years??? experience in project management/process improvement required
• PMP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience working in healthcare or academic environment preferred

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 groups as protected by law.