Director, Consulting

The Director, Transformation Consulting serves as a leader in guiding large-scale transformations. They will be responsible for overseeing multiple complex, ambiguous projects simultaneously. Responsible for collaboratively creating strategic solutions, roadmaps, and organizational assessments, the Director will facilitate and influence C-level executive stakeholder alignment. In partnership with Sr. Directors, the Director will lead the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive function to manage large-scale transformation of Dana-Farber’s proposed new hospital and clinical collaboration. In addition to project work and overall team management, the Director provides internal consulting tools, structure, and mentorship both within and outside of the department and is responsible for ensuring that the work of the planning team is well coordinated with other groups across the Institute and across clinical partners. The Director is responsible for the management and development of up to 6 Planning and Consulting team members. They will lead the planning coordination with BI as well as provide consulting-focused leadership to the Planning and Consulting group and broader Institute.Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesOverall:Drives and manages large-scale organizational changeDirects multiple Institute-wide, highly complex, ambiguous projects simultaneouslyProactively identifies opportunities for Institute-wide internal consulting engagementsImplements expertise with managing complex projectsDirects the identification of value creation opportunities and implements planning structures to realize valueProvides intellectual and thought leadership to the team and organizationHypothesis-Driven Approach to Planning:Leads teams in using a structured, hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving using analytical tools and frameworks to develop solutions to complex business challengesLeads analysis, research and projections for complex negotiations and strategic decisions; develops systems to organize and analyze dataDevelops business cases for strategic programs and initiatives.Leads ad hoc research and due diligence relating to new projects and initiatives; translates business and competitive intelligence research back into projects.Articulates recommendations or options to support a definitive decisionTransformation & ExecutionDirects the creation, tracking, and execution of project roadmaps that align with project vision and goalsResponsible for implementing and overseeing a project management office focus including program management, tools and methodologies, roadmap development and management, risk mitigation, reporting, interdependency management, resource management, strategic communications, impact creation plan management, financial management, change management, and governance and stakeholder managementProvides insight and advice on how to manage large-scale transformation, and integrates new processes or technologiesDevelops the strategy for implementation of transformational changes, including aspects like process optimization, organizational design and innovationLeads monitoring and support through the transformation process, helping organizations track progress and adjust as necessaryWorks with cross-functional teams to understand the impact of changes on different departments and ensure that transformation goals are aligned across the organizationAllocates work to appropriate teams and departments; holds members accountable for follow up; maintains relationships with stakeholders and keeps them up to date on project status.Leads joint planning efforts with anticipated new clinical partners.Identifies and highlights likely business and financial impacts associated with program planning or expansion, as well as required implementation support key dependencies, issues, and risks to serve as input to prioritization and planning process.Leads the planning and execution of executive leadership meetings and retreats as needed to effectively advance the work Stakeholder Management:Independently interacts with C-level internal and external stakeholders to influence & implement strategic business decisions.Develops and maintains trust-based relationships with C-level internal and external stakeholders that prioritizes transparent and consistent communicationBuilds and maintains consensus with stakeholders on project goals, critical issues, workplan, implications, recommendations, and implementation planDevelops and secures stakeholder commitment to recommendations and implement plansConsulting Infrastructure:Collaboratively develops consulting frameworks and approaches that can be leveraged across engagements and fit to purpose to accelerate speed to insights and resultsDevelops and defines project infrastructure (work plans, timelines, resources, milestones, KPIs, etc.); anticipates, identifies, manages and resolves risks to project status, milestones, timelines; develops and presents updates/metric reports to leadership.Leads the creation of expectations for teamwork products based on consulting best practices.People Leadership and Staff Supervision:Builds and develops the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.Hires, develops, and manages staff to achieve organizational goals. Sets clear expectations, delivers feedback, and monitors performance for quality, efficiency, and compliance with policies and procedures. Mentors staff, fosters career growth, and cultivates a positive and productive work environment.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to work closely and effectively with all levels of the organizationAdvanced knowledge of consulting practices and large-scale transformations, as well as deep experience within the healthcare fieldAdvanced planning, project management, facilitation, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion in a complex, deadline-driven environment.Excellent problem-solving skillsOutstanding verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization, notably including senior level executivesMakes independent decisions and oversees actions of others; exercises substantial judgment on behalf of the InstituteAdvanced at effectively influencing stakeholders, driving decision-making, and building strong, collaborative relationshipsDemonstrated ability to balance multiple agendas and demandsAdvanced ability to manage and motivate in a highly complex and changing environmentMinimum Job QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MBA) strongly preferred8 years of relevant project management or strategic experience in a health care and/or consulting environment required  3 years of leadership experience requiredLicense/Certification/Registration Required: n/aSupervisory Responsibilities: Supervises up to 6 Planning and Consulting team membersPatient Contact: NoneAt Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  EEO Poster.Pay Transparency StatementThe hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).$214,900.00 - $242,000.00