Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
When critical systems go down, patient care is on the line—and that’s where you come in.As a Major Incident Manager, you’ll be at the center of high-stakes situations, leading rapid response efforts to restore essential systems across a 24x7, world-class healthcare environment. You’ll coordinate teams, drive action, and bring clarity to chaos—all while ensuring the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.If you thrive under pressure, love solving complex problems, and want your work to truly matter, this role puts you right where you can make a difference.---What You’ll Do* Lead the Response When It Matters Most* Take charge during major incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore critical systems quickly and safely.* Act as the central hub of communication, ensuring everyone—from engineers to leadership—stays informed and aligned. Be Ready for Anything* Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation—because healthcare never sleeps, and neither do critical systems.* Step in confidently during high-impact situations and guide teams through resolution. Bring Order to Complexity* Capture a clear, detailed timeline of events during each incident.* Turn fast-moving situations into structured, accurate documentation once the dust settles. Turn Data into Insight* Track key metrics and define what success looks like for incident response.* Produce KPIs and reports that help teams learn, improve, and respond even faster next time. Make Good Systems Even Better* Identify opportunities to improve processes and prevent future incidents.* Contribute to IT Service Management practices including Incident, Problem, and Request Management. Share What You Know* Train and support teams across Information Systems on Major Incident processes.* Help build a culture of readiness, accountability, and continuous learning.---What You Bring* A calm, decisive mindset in high-pressure situations* Strong communication skills—you can translate technical chaos into clear direction* Experience with Major Incident Management, IT Operations, or ITSM frameworks (ITIL is a plus)* A passion for continuous improvement and teamwork* Willingness to jump into a 24x7 on-call rotation---Why This Role is Different* Your work directly impacts patient safety and quality of care* No two days are the same—you’ll solve real problems in real time* You’ll collaborate with diverse teams across a complex, mission-driven organization* You’ll continuously learn, improve, and make systems stronger---How We WorkWe’re guided by values that shape everything we do: putting patients first, acting with integrity, embracing innovation, and supporting one another through teamwork, inclusion, and continuous growth.---Qualifications
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Working Model Required
M-F Eastern Business Hours Full Time required
Hybrid model includes in person onsite work at MGB local sites, weekly or monthly, to be determined based on business needs
Must be flexible for weekly or monthly in person stakeholder meetings, team meetings and internal customer needs
On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment
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Pay Range
$75,275.20 - $109,553.60/AnnualGrade
6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
| Location | Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Salary | $75,275.20–$109,553.60 Per Year |
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