Project Manager II

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
181 Longwood Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
The Channing Division of Network Medicine (CDNM), home of the Nurses' Health Studies (NHS) at Brigham and Women's Hospital, seeks a Project Manager to support strategic transformation, change management, and activities related to restructuring of the cohorts' research operations. The NHS are among the longest running longitudinal studies of health in women. They helped establish key public health and clinical guidelines in nutrition and in cancer and cardiovascular medicine. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and will work closely with the Head of Bioinformatics, Program Director for Cohort Outreach and Partnerships, cohorts' principal investigators, staff, and administrative leaders at the hospital. As part of this transformation team, the project manager will collaborate on further development and implementation of IT restructuring, partnership development, and other elements of a five-year strategic plan. This is an exciting opportunity to help ensure the continued long-term public health impact of these cohorts. The Project Manager will offer standard project management support mainly focused on implementation of an ongoing plan and including tasks related to implementation, execution, reporting, and evaluation of a transformation plan. In the area of data infrastructure transformation, they will help drive completion of tasks by communicating needs and timelines and following up with stakeholders involved in completing and overseeing work. In the area of partnership development, the goals are to have the cohort participants and researchers better represent the U.S. population. Partnerships are under development with other universities and nursing associations. For both areas, the project manager will help facilitate meetings among stakeholders to move initiatives forward. 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 Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, etc.) preferred Experience Project management experience 5-7 years required and Team leadership experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated success in managing and delivering projects. Change management experience preferred Demonstrated experience in managing working relationships in a matrix structure High level of interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with diverse groups of people with various technical and non-technical expertise. Ability to juggle multiple projects with competing priorities. Ability to steer group members to complete tasks on a timeline. Excellent writing skills; ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Meticulous attention to accuracy and details. Self-direction and motivation to work independently. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs 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%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.