Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 6 hours ago
VP Transformation Management
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$287K/yr - $316K/yr
10+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care, and they are seeking a VP Transformation Management to lead and manage transformation and strategic initiatives. This role involves operationalizing transformation initiatives, partnering with leaders to develop strategies for successful implementation, and ensuring alignment with the goals and objectives of the initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Takes the Institute’s transformation and strategic initiatives and working with executive sponsors, clearly defines an initiative’s scope, goals, objectives and deliverables
For transformation initiatives, establishes governance standards and structures with regular reviews to ensure ongoing alignment with the transformation initiative
Works closely with the Governance Lead on implementation and management of the governance model
Identifies value drivers and key performance metrics for measuring an initiative’s success
Provides status reports to executive sponsors on initiative progress
Works with SVP, Hospital Transformation to set transformation and strategic initiative priorities
Articulates the transformation initiative vision so as to garner engagement and commitment from operational leaders
Works with Governance Lead and operational leaders to develop an integrated delivery plan with timeline, dependencies and mitigation
Identifies and activates the appropriate resources across the functions of consulting, change management and transformation/project management to meet transformation plan needs
Confirms risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAID) and responsibility assignment matrix (RACI) as defined by the Governance Lead
Confirms change impact analysis and stakeholder analysis and management as defined by Change Management lead. Partners with the Change Management lead on strategies that help Institute leaders, faculty and staff through the transformation and sustains the change
Works with Change Lead and change agents to build engagement and excitement for the transformation initiative
Holds project teams accountable to defined deliverables and timelines. Addresses any gaps and/or conflict within the project teams that may impede the team’s ability to meet its deliverables
Rapidly identifies the root cause of a problem, potential interventions and takes necessary action to resolve the problem
Defines and effectively communicates overall vision and direction for the Planning and Consulting team that aligns with transformation initiatives
Across the functions of change management, transformation management and consultant functions, ensure roles are properly defined with corresponding competencies
Regularly monitors team performance to ensure transformation initiatives stay on track. Adjusts where necessary
Recruits, engages and develops talent in the various team functions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (MPH, MHA, MBA) required
Minimum of 10 years' experience leading transformation initiatives
Experience with consulting, planning, performance improvement and strategic planning
Extensive experience leading transformational initiatives in healthcare systems
Proven track record of successful relationship management, interpersonal skills, matrix management, executive and peer influence, getting work done through others, and motivating staff at all levels of the organization
Exceptional planning, scoping, facilitation, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive decision making in a complex environment
Strong listening, problem solving and communication skills. Promotes transparency
Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with all levels of the organization; Politically savvy and effective at influencing and collaborating with stakeholders, driving consensus decision-making, and building strong, collaborative relationships
Value and outcomes focused. Reliable. Able to meet deliverables on agreed upon timelines
Manages competing priorities and balances multiple agendas/demands
Strong people leader who builds relationships and garners engagement through an inspiring vision
Tolerance for ambiguity and is flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the organization
Preferred
Preference to experience in the health care setting
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (191)
2024 (145)
2023 (155)
2022 (139)
2021 (105)
2020 (113)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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