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MGB Emergency Preparedness Program Manager

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2025
Supports and manages components of the enterprise Emergency Preparedness and Continuity program, including planning, training, and response readiness. Manages complex projects, working with stakeholders from across the enterprise. Participates in the program's on-call emergency response program to ensure the ongoing ability to respond to emergencies and effectively manage incidents. Essential Functions -Provides direct project management support to emergency preparedness & continuity projects. Develops and communicates project plans and timelines; anticipates delays to projects and takes appropriate mitigation steps. -Develops and maintains emergency preparedness program documentation (plans, policies, procedures) to meet or exceed target capabilities and compliance standards (e.g., CMS/The Joint Commission). Keeps informed of federal, state, local, and industry regulations affecting emergency preparedness and ensures that program elements adhere to these standards. -Manages department technology platforms (e.g., project management tools, employee alert system, redundant communications tools, virtual response platforms). -Supports the development and maintenance of the department Integrated Preparedness Plan, outlining the overall strategy for planning, training, evaluation, and process improvement activities. -Designs, develops, and conducts training to ensure personnel understand their role in an emergency and how the organization effectively responds to major emergencies and disasters. -Using After-action reports and the associated improvement plans, creates and manages project work plans to address areas for improvement identified during emergency response, ensuring appropriate follow-through to project completion. -Participates in the MGB Emergency Preparedness on-call rotation. Responds to emergencies that impact or threaten operations. Supports the enterprise incident management framework when activated. -Performs other duties as assigned -Complies with all policies and standards Education Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred Experience At least 5-7 years of project management experience required At least 3-5 years of professional experience in a healthcare setting preferred At least 3-5 years of professional experience in emergency management preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proven project management skills including experience leading dynamic projects, setting realistic goals, and delivering quality work products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with a great degree of autonomy. Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, consensus building skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Maturity and operational problem solving/decision making experience. Ability to function effectively in stressful and complex situations. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. May be required to attend meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and is available by pager/cell phone outside of normal business hours. May be required to report to Mass General Brigham entities outside of normal business hours to manage events that require emergency management support. Working Conditions This is a hybrid role with an occasional onsite presence at the office in Assembly Row, Somerville During the first 90 days, this role will require an onsite presence at least 2x/week Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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.