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Director, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management

Boston Children's Hospital
$132683.20-$212295.20 Annual
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Brookline
Jan 16, 2026
Position Summary The Director, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management serves as a key partner to the Vice President of Global Alliances, driving the execution of complex, multi-country international initiatives and managing day-to-day relationships with international health systems, ministries, and academic partners. This role navigates regulatory, cultural, and operational differences while ensuring operational discipline, accountability, and follow-through across initiatives spanning business development, clinical collaborations, education, consulting, and operational improvement. The Director leads cross-functional teams, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and serves as a central point of coordination to advance the hospital's global strategy. This role also serves as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, helping shape strategy and guide decision-making in complex, high-stakes environments. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Execution Partner with the VP of Global Alliances to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans with clear deliverables, milestones, and KPIs Lead execution of strategic initiatives related to international growth, business development, clinical program expansion, and global partnerships Monitor progress against objectives, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes Project & Program Management Oversee end-to-end management of multiple concurrent projects, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets Build scalable operating models and design governance frameworks that can be applied consistently across global partnerships Implement project management frameworks, dashboards, and tools to track progress and provide visibility to leadership Facilitate alignment across departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives Operational Improvement Drive process optimization and operational improvements across Global Alliances functions Identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and best practices in program delivery, patient referral management, and partner engagement Develop and implement SOPs, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Serve as a connector and relationship manager across senior leadership, faculty, and external partners Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and updates for senior leadership and board-level audiences Communicate effectively across clinical, administrative, and external audiences to ensure alignment and impact Leadership & Team Development Mentor and manage project staff or cross-functional workgroups Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results Represent the Global Alliances team in strategic meetings and hospital-wide committees as needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration; Master's degree in Business, Public Health, or a related field preferred 10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare strategy, business development, or consulting, with demonstrated success in project management and execution Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, international healthcare, or academic medical centers Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear recommendations Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization Recognized for leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver results with a high degree of independence The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.