Senior Project Manager Project Manager

Initial Posting Date:
05/03/2024 Application Deadline:
05/13/2024 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range:
6,901.00-10,161.00 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Medicaid Senior Project Manager – two (2) positions (Project Manager 3) Job Description:
Do you have experience engaging and supporting diverse teams in strategic planning, design and decision-making for complex projects? Are you passionate about weaving improvement strategies, systems thinking, human-centered change management, and collaborative action frameworks to affect meaningful change and successful implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? We look forward to hearing from you!
This is a Pool Recruitment, which means that applicants are able to be considered for all of the positions linked to this posting. As candidates successfully move through the recruitment process, they will have the opportunity to express which positions are of most interest.
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to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Health Systems Division. The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-155890. The dashboard identifies the business area ("Section") and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties. In some circumstances, a position summary will be posted; selected candidates will be provided the full position description at time of hire. This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
Both of the Senior Project Manager positions below are expected to rely on their extensive experience to successfully implement high-risk projects of unknown scope. These positions will identify effective and innovative practices and policies and facilitate spread of best practices and learning forums. In addition, these positions will provide the assurance of equity-driven project implementation and support transparency and collaboration through the utilization of streamlined processes.
Senior Project Manager: Child Welfare. This position will be the internal agency expert for project management implementation within either the Behavioral Health or Medicaid realms to support Medicaid Children & Families Programs. It will work closely with a partner project manager within the team, as well as all programs and services within the Medicaid Division. It will collaborate with other divisions and agencies as well, such as Health Policy & Analytics, Public Health, Oregon department of Human Services, and the Oregon State Hospital when needed. It will provide the assurance of equity-driven project implementation and support transparency and collaboration through the utilization of streamlined processes. This position is responsible for leading coordination and tracking all efforts, documenting, and reporting progress to senior leadership, supporting communications supporting the team in the development of quality improvement strategies and other operational and organizational efforts to move Medicaid Children & Families program related work forward.
This position will be responsible for all aspects of design, development, communication, and monitoring of project implementation plans for high impact highly complex programs related to Medicaid Children & Families program, including but not limited to, their intersection with Child Welfare programs, and related bodies of work. The project manager will utilize sophisticated project management tools and resources to ensure programs meet deliverables, milestones and goals.
Senior Project Manager: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics are a national safety net model of integrated, whole-person care for individuals, regardless of complexity of need or ability or pay. Oregon CCBHCs bolster national criteria by centering state certification on standards of health equity, community-based partnerships, peer-led initiatives, and integrated physical and behavioral health care for all Oregonians. This position will be the internal agency expert for project management implementation with the Behavioral Health and Medicaid realms to support development, implementation, and expansion of the CCBHC program.
This position will work closely with the CCBHC team, comprised of members from across divisions and agencies to track and support the workflows of the team. Additionally, this position will be part of the safety net clinic team, providing project management expertise and support for safety net clinics workflows. This position will collaborate with other divisions and agencies such as Health Policy and Analytics, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Office of Actuarial and Fiscal Analytics, and other partners as needed. It will provide the assurance of equity-driven project implementation and support transparency and collaboration through the utilization of streamlined processes. This position is responsible for leading coordination and tracing all efforts, documentation and reporting progress to senior leadership, support communications the team in the development of quality improvement strategies and other operational efforts around CCBHC expansion and safety net clinic workflows.
This position will be responsible for all aspects of development, communication, and monitoring of project implementation plans for high impact highly complex projects related to safety net clinics, including but not limited to, their intersection with behavioral health programs and initiatives and rate setting processes. The project manager will utilize sophisticated project management tools and resources in order to ensure the project identifies and meets deliverables, milestones and goals.
What's in it for you?
Oregon Health Authority is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental
benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month.
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years.
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
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to learn more about State of Oregon benefits. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here
, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR
Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR
Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR
Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Requested Attributes:
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting/facilitating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive, collaborative and partnership-based relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and metrics within the context of health policy, health systems, and health care delivery settings.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that facilitate advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
Experience facilitating a wide variety of research and evaluation methods, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods; demonstrated skill in presenting and articulating the value and relevance of data, research, and administrative studies.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
Ability to navigate complex relationships; ability to demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills, consensus-building and solution driven approaches.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Data Management and Mapping
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Strong Oral and Written Communication
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Expert level Technical Assistance
How to apply:
Complete the online application.
Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Requested Attributes section of this announcement.
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