Project Manager - Real Estate and Operations

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Project Manager – Real Estate and Operations  

We are seeking a Project Manager for the Real Estate and Operations Office (REO). The REO provides direction, oversight, and coordination of transformation initiatives across the enterprise.  

Role Overview:  

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects aligned with MSK’s strategic goals, ranging from departmental initiatives to enterprise-wide transformation programs. 

• Serve as a trusted partner to project and executive sponsors, bringing expertise in project and change management. 

• Drive all phases of the project lifecycle: from chartering and planning through execution, change adoption, and sustainability. 

• Outline project requirements, dependencies, risks, and resources to address all components needed for a successful implementation.  

• Apply best practice project and change management methodologies to develop roadmaps, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure successful delivery on time and within scope. 

• Facilitate recurring check-ins for project team members, committee meetings, and reporting updates for senior leadership and stakeholders. 

• Effectively implement change management processes, support process owner and operations staff, and deliver communication to all relevant stakeholders. 

• Lead by example to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on results and stakeholder experience. 

Key Qualifications:  

• 2+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in a healthcare organization  

• Proven ability to manage multiple large and complex projects simultaneously. 

• Strong foundation in project management methodology and application, including principles, tools and techniques (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid). 

• Hands on experience in strategic planning; risk management and change management. 

• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills across different levels of the organization  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Cognos). 

• PMP certification a plus. 

Core Skills:  

• Ability to lead/manage others and oversee the timely and successful completion of large scale and/or multiple projects. 

• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence without authority while managing large scale projects. 

• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with a proven ability to lead and facilitate group dynamics across diverse teams.  

• Exceptional communicator both in written and verbal communication; excellent business writing skills and able to develop and deliver effective presentations for various audiences. 

• Skilled in building strong relationships at all organizational levels, with demonstrated expertise in consensus building, conflict resolution, and negotiation.  

• Demonstrated ability to define a change management strategy across multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups at all levels within a highly matrixed organization  

• A growth mindset with a passion for learning, always seeking new ways to improve skills, processes, and project outcomes. 

• Thrives in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on goals while flexibly adjusting plans as needed.  

• Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and documenting complex business and system process flows at both the institutional and departmental levels.  

• High level of diplomacy, patience, adaptability and flexibility. 

Additional Information:  

• Location: 633 Third Avenue, in midtown Manhattan  

• Schedule: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday (hybrid) 

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