Project Manager
About The Position
About Us: A division within the Department of Emergency Medicine, the Center for Disaster Medicine (CDM) (https://www.massgeneral.org/disaster-medicine) houses numerous grant-funded programs that focus on Disaster Medicine, Healthcare Preparedness and Emergency Management, and High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID). The CDM team is comprised of interdisciplinary subject matter experts, including national and international experts in their fields, leading the development of preparedness programs and resources to meet current and future healthcare challenges. We foster a culture of inclusion and support, where team members are empowered to contribute authentically and collaborate as a unified, high-performing group. About You: You are a project manager with a strong foundation in project and program development and a keen interest in HCID and healthcare preparedness. Organized and adaptable, you thrive in dynamic environments and are energized by contributing to a nationally recognized, high-performing healthcare preparedness team. Your communication skills—both written and interpersonal—are exceptional, and you excel at building trust and momentum across diverse partner groups. You’re a fast learner who enjoys juggling complex priorities and driving projects forward with precision and purpose. About the Work: Under the direction of the Professional Development Specialist, the Project Manager plays a key role in advancing training, education, and operational readiness for HCIDs within the Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center (RESPTC) and Special Pathogens Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of education and training initiatives for the MGH Biothreats Response Team and the broader Special Pathogens Program. This position is grant-funded and is contingent on continued availability of these funds. In addition to providing administrative and project management support, the Project Manager contributes to programmatic development, team engagement, and continuous improvement efforts. This includes supporting strategic initiatives, fostering collaborative team dynamics, and identifying opportunities for program growth and innovation. The Project Manager also helps ensure the operational readiness of the RESPTC, including the maintenance and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), supply management, and the preparedness of HCID-designated care spaces across the Emergency Department, Biocontainment Unit, and Special Pathogens Units.
Requirements
- Proven working experience in project management in a complex, multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, consensus building skills
- Familiarity with project management/task tracking software
- Maturity and operational problem solving/decision making experience
- Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and able to achieve results and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and creation of exceptional work products
- Solid working knowledge and skills of/with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
- Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
- Project management experience 2-3 years required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with/experience in Emergency Preparedness or hospital operations preferred.
- Completion of ICS/NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses, before or upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Actively involved in the RESPTC project management design, development, and implementation while ensuring key initiatives and grant deliverables are completed on time.
- Leads biothreats project management plans and activities to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Identifies potential barriers to completion of team member assignments and intervenes to ensure project timelines are met.
- Supports the development and implementation of a robust internal training program to maintain our capabilities as the RESPTC and as a frontline facility .
- Supports the p repar ation of content that is reflective of the best evidence available and which is consistent with department and organizational policy
- Supports the planning and implementation of internal trainings, exercises, and associated documentation
- Support the overall readiness of the RESPTC .
- Ma intain AV communication systems used in the Biocontainment Unit
- Maintain and ensure the availability of approp riate PPE and supplies for response
- Support updates to policies and procedures for the RESPTC
- Build and/or sustain relationships with key departments such as Infection Control, the Emergency Department, Buildings and Grounds, and Materials Management.
- Participates in the development of after-action reports and continuous improvement plans following internal RESPTC and Special Pathogens Program trainings and exercises.
- Supports multiple aspects within the RESPTC program and CDM and assumes responsibility for all assigned projects simultaneously.
- Attends all relevant meetings; contributes ideas and monitors the planning process as .
- Escalates identified delays and/or challenges with specific projects as necessary to ensure steps towards remediation are taken.
- Prepares and contributes to programmatic reports, as assigned.
- Serves as a PPE Manager and provides additional technical support during activations of the RESPTC.
- Oversees the management of supplies and equipment to support RESPTC program response operations as it pertains to biothreats supplies and equipment.
- Supports appropriate internal after-action follow-up and process improvement p ost-response for any activation s of the RESPTC.
- Supports the Professional Development Specialist with the recruitment of Biothreats Response T eam members
- Participates in team training and support of all team personnel
- Collaborates with the Professional Development Specialist to e nsure team member competencies are up to date and track evaluation
- Supports compliance with national patient safety goals, accrediting agency standards, and quality initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
