Nursing Workforce Program Manager

The Program Manager, Nursing Workforce Development, develops and advances strategic initiatives that strengthen the visibility, attraction, recruitment, development, and retention of the nursing workforce across Dana‑Farber. The program promotes the value and impact of nursing practice through innovative workforce programming, coordinated outreach, and relationship cultivation with internal and external partners. The position collaborates closely with NPCS leadership, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Marketing, Institute Marketing, and academic partners to develop and implement workforce strategies that build sustainable staffing pipelines, support recruitment initiatives, and enhance Dana‑Farber’s nursing brand.

The role is accountable for analyzing recruitment, retention, and workforce data trends to identify opportunities, inform planning, and guide programs that support nursing excellence and align with Dana‑Farber’s mission, vision, and values.

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 and educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

• Leads nursing workforce development initiatives that enhance the visibility, reputation, and long‑term sustainability of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Partners with Nursing leadership and Talent Acquisition (TA) to identify workforce priorities and develops programs, outreach strategies, and related initiatives that support recruitment, retention, and pipeline development in alignment with operational needs and institutional policies.
• Serves as a visible representative and advocate for Dana‑Farber nursing, promoting the strengths of nursing practice, professional development, and patient care excellence across internal and external audiences. Helps articulate and reinforce the nursing value proposition in a manner that reflects Dana‑Farber’s mission, culture, and commitment to high‑quality oncology care.
• Develops and maintains relationships with colleges, universities, schools of nursing, and other academic and workforce partners to strengthen awareness of Dana‑Farber as a destination for nursing careers. Supports and advances outreach efforts that foster student engagement, early‑career interest, and long‑term pipeline development, including coordination related to student placements, experiential opportunities, and transition‑to‑practice pathways in collaboration with nursing education partners.
• Partners closely with Recruitment Marketing, Institute Marketing, Talent Acquisition, and NPCS leadership to develop and support branding, messaging, campaigns, materials, and events that elevate the profile of Nursing and Patient Care Services and strengthen nursing recruitment efforts. Ensures communications are consistent, mission‑aligned, and reflective of the professional opportunities and practice environment within Dana‑Farber nursing.
• Leads planning for and represents Nursing at recruitment events, open houses, conferences, school‑based programs, and related outreach activities. Organizes nursing participation, supports event planning and follow‑up, and ensures the Institute is represented in a professional, engaging, and mission‑centered manner that builds interest in nursing opportunities and strengthens candidate engagement.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates workforce‑related nursing programs in collaboration with nursing leaders, Professional Development Specialists, Clinical Practice Specialists, and interdisciplinary partners. Evaluates the new hire experience.
• Analyzes recruitment, retention, and workforce data…