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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well-being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work-life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.
Category: Administrative Professional
Location: Westborough, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: ForHealth Consulting
Department: ForHealth Consulting - HSS Admin - W401939
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: March 25, 2026
Work Location: Hybrid
Salary Minimum: USD $67,000.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $78,000.00/Yr.
The Program Manager plays a key role in advancing enterpriseâwide initiatives that improve health outcomes and strengthen operational excellence across ForHealth Consulting and our partners. Reporting to the Executive Director (or designee), you will help shape, coordinate, and deliver a diverse portfolio of programs and projects that directly support our mission. This role blends strategic thinking, handsâon project leadership, and crossâfunctional collaboration in a dynamic, missionâdriven environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and support large, complex projects from early concept and feasibility through full implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Partner with the Director to drive program planning, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and governance activities.
- Coordinate project activities across a varied portfolio, managing resources in a matrixed environment and ensuring teams have the skills and support needed to succeed.
- Build strong relationships with clients and contracted partners, promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, work plans, and communication plans; maintain accurate documentation including decisions, deliverables, change orders, and progress reports.
- Facilitate effective communication among sponsors, steering committees, business units, and project teams to ensure clarity of scope, objectives, and expectations.
- Support the development and enhancement of project management standards, tools, and metrics, including change management and compliance processes.
- Participate in postâproject audits to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or support special initiatives such as vendor evaluations, feasibility studies, and business development activities.
- Contribute to strategic planning, contract development, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Stay current on trends in healthcare administration to better advise clients and strengthen project outcomes.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in management, Health Care, Business Administration, Human Services or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
5 years of demonstrated experience in project management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, clients, and vendor staff.
Ability to lead and direct a matrix project team, as well as the ability to lead and direct effective meetings and work sessions.
Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel to off-site locations.
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Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
