Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.Pay Range: $42.58 - $52.42 HourlyDepartment: Health DepartmentJob Type: Regular RepresentedExemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 22, 2024The Opportunity:THIS WORK MATTERS!The Health Center Project Manager is responsible for developing, managing and implementing projects to improve patient access and engagement, quality health outcomes, and patient experience. This position is responsible for overseeing and providing direction to project teams, setting project goals and timelines, ensuring the delivery of results, monitoring progress, and managing activities of the projects. This position will be focused on clinical- EPIC electronic health records and patient platforms related projects as part of the ICS Project Management Office (PMO). The Project Manager effectively applies skills and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of project management and organizational change management. They have effective oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to articulate concepts to staff, partners, and stakeholders. This position uses analytical and problem solving skills to facilitate and monitor project progress, including the ability to manage multiple activities and competing priorities.*This is a LDA (Limited Duration Assignment) position that typically lasts for 2 years but may end early*As a Health Center Project Manager you will be responsible for:Project Planning and InitiationOrganizes, facilitates, and participates in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration. Participate in departmental and divisional quality improvement efforts to support the project functions.Defines project scope, milestones, level of involvement, staffing, training, and resources needed. Clarifies achievable deliverables, and identifies resources.Defines a clear and achievable timeline. Prepares project budget, staffing plans, and required staff resources. Develops robust sustainability plans in partnership with operations and leadership teams.Develop project plans, timelines, charters, Gantt charts, communication plans, and other project management materials as needed. Set project goals and monitor progress and quality.Project Execution and MonitoringDevelops and monitors adherence to project plan, schedule and budget.Identifies problems, barriers and mitigation strategies. Identifies training needs related to project, coordinates and conducts training. Documents processes, procedures and business requirements.Documents and reports financial, budgetary, or operational progress with program leadership, Health Center Executive Leadership and partners.As needed, represents ICS in meetings, hearings, committees and other venues connected to project status.Project CommunicationIn all stages of the project, monitors and regularly communicates project status to ICS senior leadership, project sponsors, and other key stakeholders to ensure progress towards completion within agreed upon scope, resources, and timelines.Uses ADKAR change management principals to assure alignment and shared understanding of project goals and expectations.Uses PMO tools and templates for communication and adheres to standards project communication schedules, as directed by PMO leadership.Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.TO QUALIFY:We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page.Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree; ANDExperience: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).Skills Needed:Three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience as a Project Manager, or in a similar role.Ability to apply sound learning principles, agile methods and the learning systems.Hands-on experience leading complex change in FQHC, healthcare, or similar clinical services setting.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google.Experience with Epic and MychartPreferred Qualification:Project Management professional certification (IHI, PMI, or from a similar organization)*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.SCREENING & EVALUATION:The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.REQUIREDAttach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications ; ANDAttach a Cover Letter addressing the following:Explain your experience with Epic, Mychart and any text message based programs andWhy you are interested in the positionNote: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:Initial review of minimum qualificationsResume and Cover Letter ReviewPhone screenConsideration of top candidatesLanguage assessmentBackground, referenceNote: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.Type: RepresentedFLSA: Non-ExemptDiversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility and how to apply.Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.Questions?Recruiter: Sheetal SarawatEmail: sheetal.sarawat@multco.usPhone: +1 (971) 5001714Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Job Profile: 6063 - Project Manager Represented
