Reporting to the Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Administrative Director, the Program Manager provides operational, administrative, and project support for the Gynecologic Oncology Program and related cancer initiatives. The role works closely with faculty, research leaders, clinical trials teams, finance, philanthropy, patient advocates, and administrative partners to support daily operations, strategic projects, and special initiatives, and may oversee interns and temporary staff. Responsibilities include coordinating disease-focused and research working groups, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and materials, tracking follow-up items, planning retreats, supporting leadership meetings, developing donor and program materials, and managing digital communications and social media. The Program Manager also supports research and institutional priorities by coordinating grant activities, organizing program meetings, tracking deadlines and deliverables, contributing to reporting and grant development, assisting with manuscripts, reviewing scientific updates, and supporting educational events and other divisional projects.

The Program Manager III is responsible for the execution and leadership of complex programs that have a significant impact on departmental or organizational goals. This role involves managing multiple high-priority projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring program success through effective stakeholder engagement. The Program Manager will drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Focuses on strategic program outcomes and goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in program management with a proven record of accomplishments.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and drive change.
• 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.

Experience Required

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.

Experience Preferred

Project or Program Management Professional certification (PgMP, PMP, etc.).

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. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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).

$108,280.00 - $118,915.00