Research Program and Project Manager

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) within the Mongan Institute is seeking an intellectually curious and highly organized individual with supervisory experience to serve as a Research Program and Project Manager with a focus on research related to adolescent health and HIV. The candidate will work with an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, alongside collaborators from many institutions, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the National Institutes of Health, and the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network.

MPEC uses methods of clinical epidemiology, economics, and computer simulation modeling to evaluate clinical outcomes, costs, and cost-effectiveness of strategies for preventing, managing, and treating HIV/AIDS, TB, and other diseases, both infectious and non-communicable. The adolescent research portfolio focuses mostly on HIV and includes up to 10 active projects funded by several grants and contracts. The adolescent research team includes 2 faculty, 1 fellow, a senior program manager, 3-5 research assistants, and an administrative team of 5, as well as dozens of collaborators.

The Research Program and Project Manager will play a key role in research program administration, including supervision of research activities, training, and staff, in addition to managing a designated portfolio of individual projects and potentially contributing to projects as a researcher, if interested.

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Summary:

Responsible for managing medium to large-scale projects within an assigned functional area or across multiple entities. Takes ownership of the project lifecycle overall by guiding teams and staff, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that the project is completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they complete essential tasks.

• Develops comprehensive project plans, monitors and manages projects from initiation through completion.
• Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
• Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.
• Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
• Owns project plans for medium to large-scale projects.
• Provides guidance to project coordinators.
• Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Master's degree in public health, public policy, management, or related field required

Licenses and Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP) certified candidates preferred

Experience

3+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting with proven project management and supervisory skills

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Remote Type Onsite

100 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $62,400.00 - $90,750.40/Annual

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