Director, International Project Management

BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Department: International Affairs | Job #83563BR

Position Summary

The Director, International Project Management serves as a key partner to the Vice President of Global Alliances, driving the execution of complex, multi-country international projects 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.

Operational Improvement:
- Drive process optimization and operational improvements across Global Alliances functions.
- 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.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration; Master's degree in Business, Public Health, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare strategy, business development, or consulting.
- Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, international healthcare, or academic medical centers.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

Status: Full-Time
Salary: $132,683 - $212,295 annually
Location: Brookline, MA (Part Remote/Hybrid)