Project Manager Institute

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Job Summary

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) is currently seeking a highly motivated action-oriented and resourceful Project Manager to join the Division of Health Policy and Insurance Research (HPI). HPI sits within Harvard Medical Schools Department of Population Medicine () and studies effects of high-cost medical care (including consumer-directed health plans and high-deductible insurance) pharmaceutical policies health insurance innovations (such as value-based insurance designs) personalized medicine delivery system changes opioid policy physician workforce distribution behavioral interventions and cost-quality trade-offs. Our mission is to produce rigorous evidence and build research capacity to inform policies and system innovations that improve health outcomes especially among vulnerable populations. The diversity of HPIs portfolio affords opportunities for team members to work on a wide-range of public health issues.

The Project Manager will be managed by HPIs Senior Project Manager and will work under the direction of HPIs investigators and be responsible for providing overall management of research projects primarily focused on health policy and insurance research. The Project Manager will provide oversight of project work to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within budget schedule and scope. They will identify analyze prioritize mitigate and monitor current and future risks and support the needs of multiple stakeholders. This position requires excellent communication skills for close collaboration with internal and external investigators funders and project managers and is an ideal match for a candidate with health policy experience.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities/Duties what you will be doing

• Oversee day-to-day management of large complex multi-site research projects and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Use project management principles to evaluate study progress identify problems recommend solutions and implement system improvements. Ensure project adheres to planned timelines and is progressing according to project goals. Understand and utilize risk management principles. Participate in the preparation of project plans and study reports summarizing progress and results.

• May hire train and supervise project staff. Mentor project and research staff.

• Manage the processes of data collection data analysis and results reporting on projects; facilitate creation and monitoring of timeline and prioritization tracking systems ensure data is entered into tracking systems accurately and prepare updates for the study team and funder.

• Develop and maintain a highly collaborative working relationship with funders and other key stakeholders; serve as a primary liaison to the project team. Interact with study investigators and staff within HPHCI and collaborating institutions. Plan or oversee planning of project calls and in-person meetings.

• Ensure human subject/HIPAA protections are in place. Plan and oversee protocol development data collection data analysis and results reporting on research projects.

• Perform out-of-the-box thinking collaborate with others and make a difference every day!

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications what you need to perform the job

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in public health or related field strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree plus 4 or more years of relevant experience coordinating or managing small to medium multi-site projects and cross-functional initiatives using standard PM methodologies in a health care or academic environment or similar.

• A Masters degree in public health or related field is strongly preferred.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work independently with excellent judgment prioritize work operate under tight deadlines and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate and collaborate effectively and regularly with senior level staff investigators and external stakeholders. Advanced experience managing relationships with external partners subcontractors and vendors.

• A solid understanding of a research environment including experience with IRB submissions and proposal/grant preparation.

• Experience mentoring junior staff.

• Proficiency with various software packages including Microsoft Word Excel Access Power Point and other desktop tools.

• Resilient collaborative flexible innovative.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required.

• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.

• May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.

Salary Range

$82658.93 -$123988.39

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position represents a range of salaries for this role and similar roles across the organization. The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors including the scope and complexity of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; as well as internal equity. As part of our comprehensive total rewards program colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation andbenefits remains in the Companys sole discretion and maybe modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

• Tuition program

• Well-being benefits

• Full suite of benefits to support career development individual & family health and financial health

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