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While housed within MGB, the GBCC is an emerging organization with ambitious goals for further growth over the next five-years. The Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping operations and strategy to support this growth. Reporting to the Founder of the GBCC and liaising with the chair of the Program Advisory Council, the Program Director will ensure strategic alignment across near-, medium-, and long-term goals. The Program Director will have one senior direct report initially and will oversee a team of at least eight project managers and clinical research coordinators as well as an annual budget of $4.5 million. The team and budget the Program Director manages will grow as the GBCC scales up. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, engaging leaders and stakeholders from organizations across and outside of MGB as part of the GBCC’s granting program, working with the MGB Development office to develop a fundraising pipeline through establishing and maintaining relations with prospective philanthropic partners, providing guidance and input in response to applications for GBCC funding, and providing general programmatic oversight for the GBCC’s Impact and Program Councils..
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for the management and strategic leadership of a program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering high-quality outcomes. Develops programs, oversees strategic planning, collaborates with stakeholders, and manages program operations and teams.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Lead program development, implementation, and evaluation to align with organizational goals.
-Establish program goals, budgets, and resource allocations.
-Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance program effectiveness.
-Lead, supervise, and mentor program managers and support staff to ensure high performance and professional development, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment and promoting teamwork and communication.
-Develop and implement communication strategies to promote program efforts and share results with key stakeholders.
-Foster relationships with stakeholders to enhance program success.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
PCC ONLY STATE LICENSURE - MGB Internal preferred
Experience
Experience in program management 8-10+ years required and Team leadership or management experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of successful program development and implementation with a focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$97,510.40 - $141,804.00/AnnualGrade
8At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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