Senior Project Manager - Transformation Management Office

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

260d • $134,600 - $222,200

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Transformation Management Office (TMO). The TMO provides direction, oversight, and coordination of transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in a healthcare organization.
• Strong foundation in project management methodology and application, including principles, tools and techniques (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
• Hands-on experience in strategic planning; risk management and change management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Cognos).
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Passion for and dedication to MSK's mission.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead/manage others and oversee the timely and successful completion of large-scale and/or multiple projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence without authority while managing large-scale projects.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive, proven to lead and facilitate group dynamics across diverse teams.
• Exceptional communicator both in written and verbal communication; excellent business writing skills and ability to develop and deliver effective presentations for various audiences.
• Skilled in building strong relationships at all organizational levels, with demonstrated expertise in consensus building, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to define a change management strategy across multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups at all levels within a highly matrixed organization.
• A growth mindset with a passion for learning, always seeking new ways to improve skills, processes, and project outcomes.
• Thrives in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on goals while flexibly adjusting plans as needed.
• Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and documenting complex business and system process flows at institutional and departmental levels.
• High level of diplomacy, patience, adaptability, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects aligned with MSK's strategic goals, ranging from departmental initiatives to enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• Serve as a trusted partner to project and executive sponsors, bringing expertise in project and change management.
• Drive all phases of the project lifecycle: from chartering and planning through execution, change adoption, and sustainability.
• Outline project requirements, dependencies, risks, and resources to address all components needed for a successful implementation.
• Apply best practice project and change management methodologies to develop roadmaps, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure successful delivery on time and within scope.
• Facilitate recurring check-ins for project team members, committee meetings, and reporting updates for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Effectively implement change management processes, support process owner and operations staff, and deliver communication to all relevant stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers while providing indirect oversight to internal and external teams; lead by example to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on results and stakeholder experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services