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Senior Project Manager – Center for Implementation Science & Process Improvement (If you’re interested in this opportunity, please click Apply Now on the Tufts Medicine Careers page — R18315 Project Manager IV)

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid Eligible

Tufts CTSI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of research operations, implementation science, quality improvement, and learning health systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, collaborative environments and is passionate about turning research into real-world impact.

About the Role
As Senior Project Manager, you will manage a portfolio of high-priority projects that support implementation, dissemination, and continuous improvement efforts across Tufts CTSI and Tufts Medicine. You’ll collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and operational leaders to improve research and care delivery processes using project management best practices and implementation science principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional projects from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Provide coaching, consultation, and training on disseminaiton and implementation science and improvement methods, including CFIR, RE-AIM, PDSA cycles, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration, decision-making, and governance structures.
  • Identify and address system-level barriers to implementing evidence-based practices and improving research operations.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, charters, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Communicate project progress and impact to internal and external stakeholders, including leadership.
  • Mentor junior project staff and promote a culture of learning and improvement.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree required; background in public health, implementation science, quality improvement, healthcare management, or related field preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in healthcare, research, or academic settings.
  • Familiarity with dissemination and implementation science and continuous quality improvement methods and tools.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent priorities.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of implementation and translational science, shaping how research improves clinical care. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to advancing health through innovation, collaboration, and system-level change.

This is a grant-funded position with the strong possibility of annual renewal.