Research Project Manager

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions:-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, within specifications, and within budget.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Experience

Project management experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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 a Dr. Aima Ahonkhai's multidisciplinary portfolio of domestic and global studies focused on health equity, community-engaged intervention development, implementation science, to improve care for people living with or at risk for HIV.

When applying, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.

For more information regarding our group, please visit https://www.massgeneral.org/medicine/mpec.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple research projects and programs, ensuring timely execution of study activities and deliverables.
• Partner with investigators and leadership to support strategic planning, program development, and operational excellence.
• Supervise, mentor, and support research staff, including onboarding, training, and performance development.
• Oversee study operations, regulatory compliance, project tracking, and research administration activities.
• Support grant development and the preparation of scientific, programmatic, and funder-facing deliverables.
• Represent the program in meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.

Preferences

• 3+ years of experience in research, healthcare, public health, or a related field.
• Experience managing complex projects, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with community partners and diverse stakeholders.
• Master's degree
• Experience with grant administration and research operations.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Background in public health, clinical research, epidemiology, or health outcomes research.
• Familiarity with REDCap and statistical software (R, SAS, or Stata).

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

100 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual

Grade

6

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EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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