Research Program Manager I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

16d•$63,648 - $92,570•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for managing all aspects of a program and corresponding projects. Implements initiatives that support alignment with organizational goals and strategic planning. Leads the communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Develops the program schedule, budget, and various program and project plan details. Analyzes data, prepares reports, and provides regular updates to program leadership. Identifies and escalates issues and risks and recommends solutions. Leads and provides guidance and support to other administrative team members. The Program Manager supports the mission of the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute by providing operational leadership and program management for the Neuro-Oncology Program. This role partners closely with faculty leadership to coordinate complex research, clinical, and strategic initiatives that advance the Neuro-Oncology program's goals while fostering collaboration across the Cancer Institute and Mass General Brigham. Embedded within the Neuro-Oncology Program and supported by the MGB Cancer Institute's centralized Program Management Office, the Program Manager is part of a collaborative team of program management professionals who leverage shared expertise, standardized tools and processes, operational resources, and cross-coverage to support Cancer Institute programs. This team-based model provides consistency, continuity, and scalable operational support while enabling each Program Manager to serve as a dedicated partner to their assigned program. The Program Manager manages medium- to large-scale projects across the full project lifecycle—from planning and implementation through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting—and serves as the primary operational point of coordination for the Neuro-Oncology Program. Working closely with faculty, research administration, grants management, finance, clinical research teams, and institutional partners, the Program Manager ensures initiatives remain on track, removes operational barriers, and provides the structure and follow-through needed to execute program priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Program Management Experience 2-3 years required
Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and delegate tasks, manage timelines, and drive results.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with medical professionals, faculty, and staff at all levels.
Exceptional project management skills, strong organizational and communication abilities, experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives, and the ability to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Leads program and project teams and coordinates and delegates cross-project initiatives.
Conducts research, manages and analyzes data in systems, and develops reports and presentations to support programs.
Identify potential risks, issues, and challenges associated with programs and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
Monitor program progress and proactively address deviations from plans, timelines, or budgets.
Manages the program budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.