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Job Summary
At Mass General Brigham, our Population Health Services Organization (PHSO) is dedicated to improving care delivery and outcomes for the patients and communities we serve through innovative, value-based care models.We are seeking a Senior Project Operations Associate to support key operational, data-driven, and workflow-focused initiatives across Population Health. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a highly collaborative, evolving environment and enjoys translating complex data and operational needs into practical, scalable solutions.
This is a senior-level individual contributor role supporting multiple programs, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, reporting, and performance insights.
General Overview
Responsible for managing multiple large-scale, data-driven projects within an assigned functional area or across multiple entities. Takes ownership of the project lifecycle by guiding teams, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that projects are completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they execute key deliverables.
Serves as a strategic partner in evaluating program performance, identifying trends, and supporting data-informed decision-making across Population Health initiatives.
Essential Functions
• Develops comprehensive project plans and manages projects from initiation through completion.
• Partners with stakeholders to analyze, interpret, and translate data into actionable insights and operational improvements.
• Builds, maintains, and enhances reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to support program performance monitoring and leadership visibility.
• Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and program needs.
• Communicates regularly on project status, risks, and insights with project stakeholders.
• Owns project plans for multiple large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Provides guidance and support to project coordinators and project managers as needed.
• Identifies trends, gaps, and potential risks early, analyzes impact, and develops mitigation strategies.
• Leverages strong Excel and data analysis skills to manipulate data, identify patterns, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study or equivalent years of experience required, Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Experience
- 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably in the healthcare industry required
- 0-1 year of team leadership experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong comfort working with, manipulating, and analyzing data
- Experience building reports, dashboards, and presenting data insights to stakeholders
- Experience with healthcare-specific project management tools and techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/AnnualGrade
7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience
- Master's Degree in a related field
- 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare
- 0-1 year of team leadership experience
- Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience building reports, dashboards, and presenting data insights to stakeholders
- Experience with healthcare-specific project management tools and techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
