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Posted: 02-Jun-26
Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts
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Internal Number: JR-4852
Reporting to the EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, the SVP partners across departments to align infrastructure investments, safety strategies, and operational resources with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and financial goals.
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.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive operations and infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational mission, growth, and financial objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on facilities, capital planning, risk management, and operational performance.
Lead long-range planning for campus or enterprise infrastructure, including space utilization, sustainability, and resilience.
Facilities Operations & Capital Programs
Oversee all facilities management functions, including maintenance, engineering, utilities, and environmental services.
Direct planning, design, and execution of capital construction and renovation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Establish standards for operational efficiency, preventive maintenance, and asset lifecycle management.
Real Estate & Space Management
Lead real estate strategy, including acquisitions, leasing, portfolio optimization, and disposition.
Oversee space planning and allocation to support evolving organizational needs and workforce models.
Ensure effective stewardship of physical assets to maximize value and utilization.
Public Safety & Emergency Management
Provide executive oversight of public safety operations, including security, access control, investigations, and threat assessment.
Lead enterprise-wide emergency management and business continuity programs, ensuring preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, accreditation standards, and risk mitigation practices.
Operations Business Affairs
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and business operations for all areas within scope.
Drive operational efficiencies, cost management, and resource optimization across departments.
Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor service delivery and outcomes.
Employee services
Oversee dining operations throughout DFCI and the DFCI regional network.
Manage parking services for employees
Manage General Services for employees
Leadership & Organizational Development
Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across facilities, safety, and operations functions.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Develop leadership talent and succession planning within the organization.
Education Requirements
Bachelors Required, MBA, MPA or related field preferred
Experience Required
12-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, operations, infrastructure, or related areas, with significant executive-level responsibility.
Demonstrated success overseeing complex capital programs, real estate portfolios, and safety/emergency management functions.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and cost optimization.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, research, higher education, or corporate campuses) preferred. ?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Facilities operations, building systems, and asset lifecycle management
Capital planning, construction delivery, and infrastructure strategy
Real estate portfolio management, leasing, and space optimization
Public safety, emergency management, and business continuity
Regulatory compliance, safety standards, and risk management
Financial management, including operating and capital budgeting
Management of leased and purchased services
Skills
Strategic planning and enterprise-level leadership
Financial oversight and resource allocation
Capital program and project management
Crisis leadership and decision-making under pressure
Executive communication and stakeholder influence
Negotiation, vendor, and contract management
Abilities
Integrate facilities, safety, real estate, and business operations into a unified strategy
Lead large, complex teams and drive organizational change
Balance risk, cost, and operational priorities effectively
Communicate complex issues clearly to executive audiences
Build cross-functional alignment and foster a culture of accountability and safety
At 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.
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.Pay Transparency Statement
The 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).
$440,000.00 - $457,500.00
