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Boston Children's Hospital · 2 days ago

Director, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management

Brookline, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$133K/yr - $212K/yr

10+ years exp

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management who will serve as a key partner to the Vice President of Global Alliances. This role involves driving complex international initiatives and managing relationships with health systems and academic partners while leading cross-functional teams and overseeing multiple projects.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the VP of Global Alliances to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans with clear deliverables, milestones, and KPIs

Lead execution of strategic initiatives related to international growth, business development, clinical program expansion, and global partnerships

Monitor progress against objectives, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes

Oversee end-to-end management of multiple concurrent projects, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets

Build scalable operating models and design governance frameworks that can be applied consistently across global partnerships

Implement project management frameworks, dashboards, and tools to track progress and provide visibility to leadership

Facilitate alignment across departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Drive process optimization and operational improvements across Global Alliances functions

Identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and best practices in program delivery, patient referral management, and partner engagement

Develop and implement SOPs, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms

Serve as a connector and relationship manager across senior leadership, faculty, and external partners

Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and updates for senior leadership and board-level audiences

Communicate effectively across clinical, administrative, and external audiences to ensure alignment and impact

Mentor and manage project staff or cross-functional workgroups

Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results

Represent the Global Alliances team in strategic meetings and hospital-wide committees as needed

Qualification

Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare StrategyProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration; Master's degree in Business, Public Health, or a related field preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare strategy, business development, or consulting, with demonstrated success in project management and execution

Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, international healthcare, or academic medical centers

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear recommendations

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Recognized for leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver results with a high degree of independence