Project Manager Lead

The Project Manager Lead for the Center for Nursing Excellence (CNE) provides strategic and operational oversight for a portfolio of nursing initiatives, including professional development, shared governance, practice advancement, and workforce efforts. This role leads cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with Department of Nursing priorities, regulatory standards, and organizational goals. The Project Manager Lead partners with nursing and interprofessional stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes, enhance communication, streamline processes, and support sustained improvement across the organization.
Summary
Responsible for managing multiple large-scale projects within an assigned functional area or across various entities. Takes ownership of the overall project lifecycle by guiding teams and staff, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that the project is completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they complete essential tasks. Leads and provides guidance and support to project team members.
Essential Functions-Develops comprehensive project plans and monitors and manages projects from initiation through completion.
-Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
-Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.
-Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
-Owns project plans for multiple large-scale projects.
-Provides guidance to project coordinators and project managers.
-Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.
On-site with opportunity for 1-2 days remote depending on operational needs.

Education
Bachelor's Degree required.

Master's Degree preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
5-7 years project management experience required

0-1 year experience leading teams required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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. 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.